Defender Emergency Team would like to thank Chief Ryan Malheiro and the Commissioners and Members of the Iselin Chemical Hook & Ladder Fire Company, District 11 for being the FIRST fire department in New Jersey to receive the Rosenbauer BEST System. This specialized unit is specifically designed for the suppression of battery fires in the growing amount electric vehicles on the road today. Dealer Owner Jim Lepore and salesman Mike Scuderi were on hand to personally deliver and train the staff on their new unit.

“The rise of electric vehicles (EV) in use has quickly brought new risks and challenges for fire departments to solve for. Rosenbauer is committed to the fire service and has worked extensively to develop the BEST tool to support communities in a more safe, easy, and sustainable way. The BEST tool uses thousands of gallons of less water vs. other EV fire suppression methods.” John Slawson, Chairman & CEO of Rosenbauer America.

Facing an electric vehicle fire in your community is not a matter of if, but when. Rosenbauer has the safest, most efficient way to respond to this call when it comes. The Rosenbauer Battery Extinguishing System Technology (BEST) is the most advanced system available on the market with six years of research and development, and real-world application testing with automotive partners and fire departments.