LYONS, SD (April 15, 2020) ‒ Rosenbauer America was recently awarded a $6 million contract, from the U.S. Army National Guard, to produce 21 Wildland Type VI units. This contract was awarded through the DLA procurement process which allows the end user to have the best valued contract.
These Wildland units will be stationed at various U.S. Army Guard bases throughout the United States to combat wildland fires. All 21 units are scheduled for a 365-day production period and will be delivered in the first quarter of 2021. The apparatus will be equipped with Darley pump modules, 300-gallon water tanks, and 30-gallon foam tanks, all configured on an International chassis.
George Bergamini, Government Sales Manager for Rosenbauer America, commented on the recent award, “Over the past five years I have had the privilege of working with various commands in the Army to provide them with state-of-the-art firefighting equipment to enhance their current fleet. With the ever-changing aspects of firefighting, we at Rosenbauer can provide the most advanced technology available in the fire service. We look forward to this project with the Army National Guard protecting those that serve.”
Rosenbauer is the world's leading manufacturer of firefighting vehicles and equipment. In North America, Rosenbauer America incorporates the international strength and innovation of a global company, with top American manufacturing firms, to offer a full line of custom and commercial pumpers, rescues, tankers, and aerials. For more information, please visit the company's website at www.rosenbaueramerica.com
