Oshkosh Airport Products Delivers ARFF to Punta Cana International Airport

APPLETON, WI – Oshkosh Airport Products, a division of Pierce Manufacturing Inc. and an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) business, announced Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) has taken delivery of a new Oshkosh Striker 6x6 Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicle. The addition expands the airport’s fully Oshkosh-equipped ARFF fleet and reinforces its commitment to the highest standards of operational safety and emergency readiness.

Punta Cana International Airport, one of the busiest airports in the Caribbean and a premier global tourist destination, manages millions of international travelers annually. To support both aviation operations and the surrounding community, the airport maintains a fleet comprised entirely of Oshkosh ARFF vehicles, as well as several Pierce mini pumpers.

“Operational safety and uninterrupted service are essential for an airport which serves as the primary gateway to the Dominican Republic’s tourism economy,” said Robert Colon, Associate Manager International Sales at Oshkosh Airport Products. 

“The new Striker 6x6 ensures our team is fully prepared to respond to emergencies across the airport and surrounding areas, even under the most challenging conditions,” said Adolfo Elías Rodríguez Barclay, Operations Manager for the Punta Cana Airport. “We value our longstanding relationship with Oshkosh Airport Products, and their unwavering commitment to innovation, performance, and support.”

Features of the Striker 6x6 ARFF vehicle include:

• TAK-4 Independent Suspension for exceptional mobility and handling
• 3,000-gallon (11,356 L) water capacity
• 420-gallon (1,590 L) foam capacity
• Roof turret and low attack bumper turrets with discharge rates of up to 1,250 GPM (79 L/sec) and a reach of 230 feet (70 m)
• Oshkosh Eco-EFP foam system, enabling environmentally responsible foam testing and delivery
• 550 pounds (249 kg) of dry chemical capacity with dual-agent hose reel, optimized for Class B fuel fires
• 10kW generator to power critical systems independent of external sources

“The Striker 6x6 was chosen for its ability to meet the unique geographic and environmental challenges of Punta Cana, including hurricanes, flooding, and complex emergency response scenarios,” added Colon. “Its high power-to-weight ratio, tight turning radius, and robust onboard power ensure rapid, reliable response across both airport grounds and hard-to-reach surrounding areas.”

Delivery and on-site commissioning of the vehicle occurred in September 2025, when Oshkosh Airport Products’ International Field Service Representatives provided comprehensive operator and maintenance training.

For more information about Oshkosh Airport Products and the new Striker ARFF vehicle at Punta Cana International Airport, visit www.oshkoshairport.com.

About Oshkosh Airport Products

Oshkosh Airport Products, a division of Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business (NYSE:OSK), is a designer and builder of industry-leading airport firefighting vehicles. Its flagship Striker® Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles are known for their durability and premium performance and are sold throughout the world. For more information, visit www.oshkoshairport.com.

About Oshkosh Corporation

At Oshkosh (NYSE: OSK), we make innovative, purpose-built vehicles and equipment to help everyday heroes advance communities around the world. Headquartered in Wisconsin, Oshkosh Corporation employs over 18,000 team members worldwide, all united behind a common purpose: to make a difference in people’s lives. Oshkosh products can be found in more than 150 countries under the brands of JLG®, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh® S-Series™, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, Oshkosh AeroTech™, Oshkosh® Defense and Pratt Miller. For more information, visit oshkoshcorp.com.