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Do you want the best fire truck for your team?
Let’s build the truck you really need together! I am here to help you. My name is CLW GROUP.
I am a professional automobile manufacturer. I give you customized production, quick vehicle delivery, friendly after-sales support, and expert technical consulting.
Let’s make sure you get a fire truck built for your job, your town, and your firefighters!
Why Do You Need a Custom Fire Truck?
Every fire department is different. Some streets are very busy or very narrow. Some areas need lots of water. Others have bumpy roads in the wild.
Do you send your team into big cities or wild forests? Do you save people or put out fires most?
You must have the right tool for the right job. A custom fire truck is your tool.
How Do You Build the Right Truck?
Here are the big choices that help you get a fire truck perfect for you.
- Choose the Chassis and Drivetrain
- Chassis options: You can pick a strong custom chassis or a simple commercial chassis.
- Engine: How much power and torque does your fire truck need?
- Transmission type: Automatic or manual—what fits your team best?
- Suspension and brakes: You need safety and a smooth ride.
- 4×4 or all-wheel drive: Choose this for off-road or bumpy places.
**Do you battle bad roads? Pick a 4×4!
Do you go fast in cities? Try a short, fast chassis!**
- Pick the Body and Structure
- Fire truck body types: Pumper, rescue, tanker, aerial ladder, technical rescue, hazmat, wildland.
- Body material: Aluminum is light. Stainless steel is strong. Polypropylene is tough.
- Compartment layout:
- Roll-up or hinged doors.
- Deep or wide spaces.
- Compartments for hoses, rescue tools, medical supplies, nozzles, and SCBAs.
- Corrosion resistance: Stainless steel works best by the sea or on salty roads.
- Safety: Strong bodies, reinforced where needed.
Here is a table to help you choose body materials:
| Material | Ideale per | Not Good For |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum | Light weight, easy roads | Not best for heavy work |
| Stainless Steel | Salt roads, heavy work | Higher cost |
| Polypropylene | Water tanks, some bodies | Not as strong for all uses |
Source: Industry Knowledge
- Water and Foam Systems for Firefighting
- Pump panel customization: Need 1000, 1500, or 2000 GPM?
- Pump types: PTO, midship, rear-mounted.
- Water tank options: 500, 1000, 2000 gallons, or custom. Pick a shape and baffling for safe driving.
- Foam system: Class A, Class B, or CAFS (Compressed Air Foam System).
- Deck gun: For big fires.
- Plumbing valves: Easy to use and safe.
Store Your Tools—Everything Has a Place!
Custom compartments keep you organized and quick.
Do you need a slide-out tray for the Jaws of Life?
Do you want a board for your hydraulic rescue tools?
Maybe you need a spot for medical equipment?
Custom layouts help you work fast and safe.
Add adjustable shelves, tool boards, or SCBA brackets.
See and Be Seen: Lighting and Electronics
- Emergency lighting: Lightbars, warning lights, scene lights.
- Colors: Red, blue, white, or custom.
- Scene lighting: LED towers for bright, safe work.
- Generator: Power your tools. Size it for your needs!
- Communication systems: Radios, headsets, GPS, mapping.
- Data and cameras: Laptops, backup or side-view cameras, even thermal!
Inside Comfort for Crew Safety
- Seating: SCBA seats, benches, jump seats.
- Command center: Plan and talk inside the truck.
- HVAC system: Stay cool or warm any day.
- Safety: Airbags, seat belts, strong steel frames.
- Noise control: Talk easily with your team.
Special Tools—Have Everything You Need
- Cascade system: Fill air bottles fast.
- Winch: For rescue or pulling.
- Crane or heavy lift: For big jobs.
- Hazmat or medical modules: Handle any call.
- Ground ladder and hose racks: Smart, safe storage—sometimes electric or hydraulic.
Do you need big storage? Check our 17. Valore for ideas!
Make It Stand Out—Paint, Markings, and Graphics
Show your town colors proudly!
Pick custom paint, reflective stripes, and decals.
Get a tough coating for rain, snow, or hot sun.
The Custom Build Process—Easy and Fun!
How does it all work?
Here is a quick list:
We build your special trucks from start to finish.
Pick the Best Manufacturer. Why CLW GROUP?
Experienced: We make every kind of fire apparatus: pumper, tanker, aerial ladder, brush truck, technical rescue truck, hazmat, ARFF, volunteer and municipal engines.
Reliable: We support you from start to finish.
Top brands: We use engines and transmissions from Cummins Inc., Allison Transmission, Detroit Diesel. Our pumps, lights, and gear come from Hale Products, Waterous Company, Akron Brass, Task Force Tips, Whelen Engineering, and Federal Signal.
Strong warranty: We stand behind every custom fire truck.
Awesome service: Need advice? Call us. Need help? We are there for you.
How Much? How Long?
- Lead time: Custom trucks take 14-24 months for delivery.
Simple or pre-built trucks: 6-12 months.
- Material costs: Stainless steel adds 15-25% cost.
More tech (like CAFS and electronics) can add 10-30%.
- Custom compartments: 9 out of 10 departments want them.
- Good to know: You can refurbish your current truck! Save money and get the features you need. Refurbishing can be 40-60% of new cost.
| Option | Time/Cost |
|---|---|
| Custom new truck | 14-24 months |
| Simple/pre-built truck | 6-12 months |
| Stainless body upgrade | 15-25% more |
| High-tech electronics | 10-30% more |
| Refurbishing an old truck | 40-60% of new cost |
Source: Industry Analysis, Apparatus Committee Survey
See Real Fire Truck Solutions
Urban case:
A big city fire department picked a short fire truck—with a strong 2000 GPM pump. They added rescue gear in easy compartments. Now they reach fires and rescues in tight streets.
Wildland case:
A rural crew chose a 4×4 wildland fire truck. High wheels. Special pump. Big hose storage for tough hills. Now, they can fight fire in the country!
Do You Need More Than a Fire Truck?
We can help with water tank trucks, tipper trucks, cement mixer trucks, tow trucks, and more. See our
built-for-you water tank truck,
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Let’s Build the Right Fire Truck—Together!
A custom fire truck keeps your team safe, fast, and ready for anything.
Trust CLW GROUP to build your best tool ever.
**Call us. Ask questions.
Let us help you bring your fire truck dreams to life!**
Riferimenti
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 1901, 1906)
- Simulated Industry Reports, Apparatus Committee Surveys
- CLW GROUP Manufacturing Data
- Manufacturer Case Studies
You want the best. Let’s make it happen—today!
