OR Dept. Hosts “Push-In” Ceremony to Welcome New Pierce Volterra

Representatives from Portland Fire and Rescue and Pierce Manufacturing will welcome the fire department’s new Pierce Volterra electric pumper into service with a “push-in” ceremony open to the public. The revolutionary fire apparatus was introduced in 2021 as the first of its kind in service in North America. Portland Fire and Rescue’s new electric fire truck will support municipal environmental sustainability initiatives with its groundbreaking green technology.

The traditional “push-in” ceremony is a fire service tradition dating back to the 1800s. Fire apparatus were not easily backed into fire stations with horses alone, so after a call, firefighters would have to disconnect the fire equipment from the horses and push the fire apparatus back into the bays. Continuing the tradition, when a new fire engine is purchased, fire departments will often hold an event to ceremonially push the new truck into the bay.

In-person attendees will have the opportunity to get an up-close view of the electric fire apparatus, inside the cab, all technology elements, and more. Additionally, a live Q&A will be available for attendees, and photos and video during the event are welcome. Video of the “push-in” ceremony will be posted following the event.

When:

Monday, June 12 | 12:00 pm PDT

Where: 

Portland Fire and Rescue – Station 1

55 SW Ash, Portland, Oregon

View post event video HERE.

Event Schedule and Speakers: 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm

Welcome: Rick Graves, Public Information Officer, Portland Fire and Rescue

Rene Gonzalez, Portland City Commissioner of Public Safety

Sara Boone, Fire Chief, Portland Fire and Rescue

Bill Goforth, Deputy Chief, Portland Fire and Rescue

Marc Faluotico, Regional Vice President, Pierce Manufacturing

Attendee Q&A

Rig “Push-In” conducted by crew on-duty

Closing: Rick Graves, Public Information Officer, Portland Fire and Rescue