Revolution in fire protection: Elektro-UTV conquers tunnels and underground garages!

Revolution in fire protection: Elektro-UTV conquers tunnels and underground garages!

Dönges-Straße 14, 29229 Wermelskirchen, Deutschland - On January 6, 2025, an innovative fully electric fire truck was presented, which is specially designed for use in challenging environments such as tunnels and underground garages. This vehicle, which was developed in cooperation between "Quad am Ring" and the system supplier Dönges, is based on the Polaris Ranger Kinetic Ultimate, an electrically operated Utility Task Vehicle (UTV). It is equipped with a deletion module from the Spanish manufacturer Vallfirest, which combines high extinguishing power with sustainability, which makes it an optimal solution for close and difficult to access, such as FireWorld.at reported.

technical details and possible uses

The Polaris Ranger Kinetic Ultimate has an output of 81 kW (110 hp) and a range of about 130 kilometers, which is sufficient for most use scenarios. Thanks to the robust construction and compact design, it offers space for up to three emergency services and a loading area with a payload of up to 680 kilograms. The extinguishing module is equipped with a 320-liter water tank and a powerful battery membrane pump, which generates a pressure of 40 bar and can promote up to 36 liters of water per minute, which is ideal for first-time in vegetation fires or in urban scenarios. In addition, the extinguishing system can also be used independently of the vehicle, which offers additional flexibility.
As part of the same innovation initiative, Dönges has developed the "Hochvolt" operational case "in order to better equip rescue workers in dealing with electric cars in the event of accidents. This case contains all important tools and protective equipment that is necessary for the safety of emergency services. With the increasing number of electrically operated vehicles, these specially designed sets become crucial in order to be able to deal with serious accidents safely, explained Carsten Schlabach von Dönges. This suitcase is now available on the Dönges website and complements the new technologies for use in electrical vehicles, such as Doenges-online.de