Volvo’s Lifesaver

News

17 Jun

The new Volvo FM Crew cab has arrived in Australia with a clear priority: Keeping our frontline emergency services personnel safe and operational. In conjunction with Rosenbauer Australia, this new vehicle has been specially designed and equipped, front to back, with the needs of the firefighter at top of mind.

Safer emergency vehicles mean a safer environment for all road users. Volvo Trucks collected feedback from the field to create the safest, most comfortable and effective vehicle for those tasked with protecting the community during times of crisis.

A key focus during the development of the Volvo FM Crew Cab was to create a cab that made a firefighter’s job easier while also supporting the health and wellbeing of their teams in the challenging conditions they often face. This has resulted in a more human-centric approach to emergency vehicle design.

Volvo Trucks claims new standards in performance, ergonomics and driver safety for the new Crew Cab. The FM is available with both 11 and 13 litre engine options in either Euro 5 or Euro 6 emissions ratings. Transmissions range from the 6-speed Powertronic torque converter automatic through to the acclaimed 12-speed I-Shift AMT with the added option of crawler gears.

Gary Bone, Volvo Australia’s VP is pretty happy with the result - based on real world feedback from firefighters. “We took on board their answers. We focused on supporting their wellbeing with better operational logic - keeping information easily accessible at their fingertips and providing better ergonomic features.”

“We improved the cabin with features like greater access with the egress-fold down step, wide door openings, and enhanced grab rails. Firefighters were also front of mind when we designed the cabin interior, ensuring that the interior is safely lit whilst also preserving low light vision.”

The partnership between Volvo Trucks and Rosenbauer Australia brings together the two organisations with the intent of producing the trucks in Brisbane. The Rosenbauer equipped, Volvo FM Crew Cab, will have its first public showcase at the 2021 AFAC exhibition, 17th -20th August.