Wildfires can happen anywhere in the world, but every country has their own way of tackling this threat. This includes their wildland fire engines, which can vary vastly across the world according to different geographical needs, types of structures being protected, firefighting tactics, and additional uses. Builds, classifications, standards, and striping are all different across borders. We scoured the internet to see what our global neighbors operate to fight their countries’ wildfires, whether it were unimogs or response vehicles or offroad ATVs, and compiled a list of our most interesting finds.
Don’t see your country represented? Email marketing@bmefire.com with your country’s wildland engine and we’ll add it to the list.
Operated by Bomberos Voluntarios de Pinamar
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz
Operated by Forest Fire Management Victoria
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz
Water tank: 1057 gal. / 4000 L
Operated by the Bavarian Gmain Fire Brigade
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz
Water tank: 159 gal. / 600 L
Used for forest firefighting and military purposes
Manufacturer: MAN
Water tank: 1585 gal. / 6000 L
Operated by Vancouver FD
Manufacturer: HUB Fire Engines
Water tank: 250 gal. / 946 L
The first forest unit in Chile built by Magirus
Manufacturer: Magirus
Water tank: 793 gal. / 3000 L
Small tank forest fire engine
Manufacturer: Hubei Jiangnan Special Automobile Co.
Water tank: 527 gal. / 1995 L
All-emergency response engine, operated by the Benemérito Cuerpo de Bomberos de Costa Rica
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz
Water tank: Includes space for portable water tank
Operated by the Šibenik Professional Fire Brigade
Manufacturer: Ziegler
Water tank: 660 gal. / 2500 L
Forest fire and civil defense engine
Manufacturer: Sides
Water tank: 1188 gal. / 4500 L
Operated by Kirchzarten Volunteer Fire Brigade
Manufacturer: Ziegler
Water tank: 1057 gal. / 4000 L
Operated in Kecskemet, Hungary
Manufacturer: Rosenbauer
Water tank: 713 gal. / 2700 L
Includes hoses, water and foam tanks
Manufacturer: Brijbasi Hi-Tech Udyog ltd.
Water tank: 92–159 gal. / 350–600 L
Includes pump and roll capabilities
Manufacturer: PT. Matra Perkasa Utama
Water tank: 793–1321 gal. / 3000–5000 L
Operated by Elphin Fire Station
Manufacturer: Sídheán Teo
Operated in Jerusalem
Manufacturer: MAN
Water tank: 977 gal. / 3700 Liter
Forestry fire truck / civil defense engine
Manufacturer: Chinetti
Water tank: 1321 gal. / 5000 L
Off-road rescue for quick disaster response
Manufacturer: Morita Group
Operated by The Civilian Protection Authority
Manufacturer: Gimaex-Schmitz
Water tank: 528 gal. / 2000 L
Operated by Bomberos San Francisco del Rincon
Manufacturer: GMC
Small brush truck for grassland and bush fires
Manufacturer: Ziegler
Water tank: 793 gal. / 3000 L
Operated by Christchurch City Council
Manufacturer: Mazda
In service 1972-2004 in Oslo, Norway
Manufacturer: Rosenbauer
Water tank: 330 gal. / 1250 L
For rural and forest fire response
Manufacturer: Jacinto
Water Tank: 793 gal. / 3000 L
Fire engine that doubles as a rescue boat
Manufacturer: Fire Group Ltd.
Water tank: 793 gal. / 3000 L
Wildfire engine with space for storing handheld equipment
Manufacturer: TAM
Water tank: 449 gal. / 1700 L
Built to uniquely handle African bush and forest fire suppression
Manufacturer: Kinsey Steel Industries
For maneuvering rough or damaged roads
Manufacturer: Nanomedics
Operated in Cartagena, Spain
Manufacturer: Iveco
Water tank: 1849 gal. / 7000 L
Operated by Eksjö Rescue Services
Manufacturer: Scania
Water tank: 1585 gal. / 6000 L
Built in 1996
Manufacturer: Magirus
Offroad unit designed to carry firefighting and rescue equipment
Manufacturer: Angloco
Operated by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
Manufacturer: Boise Mobile Equipment
Water tank: 500 gal. / 1893 L
Operated by South Wales Fire and Rescue Service
Manufacturer: Polaris
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