Exciting news! Our PierceMfg team will be placing another Pierce #Volterra zero-emissions #ElectricFireTruck into service with the City of Portland next year. In 2019, Portland General Electric announced the launch of its Smart Grid Test Bed, a first-of-its-kind project that integrates smart grid technology on a scale never before attempted in the U.S. Oregon is one of seven U.S. states to put energy storage procurement targets into place. Portland Fire and Rescue is led by Fire Chief Sara Boone and serves a population of over 650,000. Chief Boone considers the addition of Pierce’s Volterra electric pumper a significant contribution to the city’s sustainability efforts. “Fleet electrification is expected to be a primary driver of carbon emissions reduction from city vehicles, and exploring the role of the Pierce Volterra electric pumper within our fire apparatus fleet is a big step toward reaching our future goals”, stated Chief Boone.