From the Madison State Journal, June 9, 2021.

The Madison Fire Department unveiled what it calls a “revolutionary” electric fire engine Tuesday that city leaders hope will cut fuel costs and further the goal of eliminating carbon emissions.

Manufactured by Appleton’s Pierce Manufacturing, it is believed to be the first electric-powered firetruck deployed in North America.

The truck is on indefinite loan to the city, which will provide data to Pierce as it works to bring electric firetrucks to market.