The Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation (AFRF) today announced it has acquired two
new Rivian R1T trucks to provide the first ever electric vehicles (EVs) to serve as AFRD quick
response units delivering emergency medical services throughout the City of Atlanta.

The collaboration with Rivian bolsters Fleet Forward, the Foundation’s innovation and
sustainability capital campaign launched earlier this year and will initially place the two Rivian
R1T vehicles in operation as a part of AFRD’s growing and more sustainable fleet.

The vehicles are currently in the process of being upfitted and are expected to be operational
later this Fall.

“Providing the first electric vehicles to support the delivery of emergency medical services to
city residents is a reflection of our Foundation’s commitment to elevating Atlanta’s fire and
emergency response ecosystem,” said Taos Wynn, President and CEO, Atlanta Fire Rescue
Foundation. “Teaming up with Rivian as a part of our Foundation’s Fleet Forward campaign
presents both an exciting and sustainable opportunity for our city’s first responders that
demonstrates innovative possibilities in direct alignment with Atlanta’s climate and clean energy
goals.”

“Rivian vehicles are designed to excel in the most demanding conditions, and we are excited to
see Atlanta putting them to work in the critically important quick response role,” said Rivian
Vice President of Sales Gary Gaines. “We applaud the Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation’s Fleet
Forward initiative and look forward to continuing to work alongside the Foundation in pursuit of
these important sustainability goals.”

“The City of Atlanta has long understood that the nation’s climate crisis would require actions on
our part. This is why we are taking the innovative step of working with Rivian through the
Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation to add two Rivian R1T vehicles to our EMS fleet, which will help us in lowering our city’s overall carbon footprint,” said Mayor Andre Dickens. “As a city,
we have been taking an aggressive approach to electric vehicle adoption, and this is one step in a
series of steps we are continuing to take.”

"As Fire Chief for AFRD, I'm proud to lead a department that embraces innovation and
sustainability,” said Roderick M. Smith, AFRD Fire Chief. “The partnership with Rivian and the
deployment of these cutting-edge EV quick response units mark a significant step forward in our
mission to deliver efficient and effective emergency medical services to the people of Atlanta.
By integrating advanced technology with our operations, we're not only enhancing our fleet but
also contributing to a cleaner, greener future for our city."