Fire Truck Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The fire truck market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $7.3 billion in 2024 to $7.65 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to urbanization and infrastructure growth, stringent fire safety regulations, industrialization and manufacturing growth, population density and high-rise buildings, natural disaster preparedness.

The fire truck market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $9.36 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to smart city initiatives, environmental concerns and wildfire risks, upgrades in emergency response infrastructure, renewal, and modernization cycles. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of alternative propulsion systems, advanced telematics for fleet management, focus on remote control and autonomous capabilities, integration of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), customization for urban and rural environments.

The fire truck market is anticipated to experience substantial growth due to an upsurge in fire hazards and emergencies. Fire hazards encompass any conditions or events capable of starting a fire or heightening the risk of one. Simultaneously, fire emergencies denote situations posing threats to life, causing severe injuries or property loss. Firefighters rely on firefighting instruments such as hoses and nozzles mounted on fire trucks to combat these hazards by directing firefighting agents, such as water, towards them. For instance, statistics from the National Interagency Coordination Center in September 2023 revealed a 12.4% increase in reported wildlife fires in Washington and Texas, rising from 44,263 in 2021 to 49,753 in 2022. Additionally, data from the National Fire Protection Association in October 2022 illustrated a surge in the US, with 1,353,500 fire emergencies and 3,800 civilian deaths in 2021, an 8.5% increase from 2020's 3,500 deaths. This escalating number of fire hazards and emergencies is a driving force behind the fire truck market's growth.

The growth in infrastructure development is expected to be a major driver of the fire truck market in the future. Infrastructure development includes various projects such as the construction of residential, commercial, industrial, and public facilities, along with transportation networks and utilities. This development frequently takes place in urban and densely populated regions. As cities grow and populations increase, the risk of fires and emergencies rises, creating a greater need for fire trucks and emergency response capabilities to safeguard lives and property. For example, in July 2024, the Office for National Statistics, a UK-based government department, reported that investment in infrastructure reached £13.8 billion ($17.25 billion) in constant prices in 2023, marking a 3.9% increase compared to 2022. Thus, the rise in infrastructure development is set to significantly drive the growth of the fire truck market.

Leading companies in the fire truck market are dedicated to introducing innovative products, such as hybrid systems, aimed at delivering dependable customer service. Hybrid vehicle systems combine an internal combustion engine (ICE) with an electric motor and battery, utilizing ICE for high-speed driving and the electric motor for low-speed propulsion and acceleration. For instance, in June 2022, Scania AB, a Sweden-based commercial vehicle manufacturer, launched a hybrid solution for airport fire trucks (ARFF). This groundbreaking system boasts a 16-liter, up to 770hp combustion engine paired with a 380hp E-machine, facilitating faster response times and environmentally conscious operations. The turn-key Scania solution encompasses the battery, E-machine, combustion engine, and associated components, enabling the vehicles to operate in hybrid or zero-emission modes. Collaborative functioning of the E-machine and combustion engine grants the vehicle a remarkable 1150 horsepower, ensuring rapid acceleration from 0 to 80 km/h and swift arrival at crash sites, surpassing the performance of standard vehicles.

In June 2022, Oshkosh Corporation, a prominent US-based manufacturer specializing in fire and emergency vehicles, completed the acquisition of Maxi-Metal Inc. for an undisclosed sum. This strategic acquisition aims to bolster the synergies between Pierce and Maxi-Metal, fostering improved collaboration and bolstering sales and distribution capabilities within Pierce's extensive North American network. Oshkosh foresees substantial benefits from leveraging Maxi-Metal's specialized expertise and forward-thinking approach, particularly in expanding their collective presence across the Canadian market. Maxi-Metal Inc. is recognized as a Canada-based manufacturer renowned for crafting custom fire trucks and utility vehicles.

Major companies operating in the fire truck market report are Volvo Group, Tata Motors Limited, Isuzu Motors Ltd., Scania AB, Dongfeng Motor Corporation, Hino Motors Ltd., Oshkosh Corporation, Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science &Technology Co. Ltd., Naffco Group, REV Group, Rosenbauer International AG, Pierce Manufacturing Inc., Morita Holdings Corporation, W.S. Darley & Co., E-One Inc., Albert Ziegler GmbH, HME Incorporated, Magirus GmbH, Ferrara Fire Apparatus Inc., Bronto Skylift Oy Ab, Spartan Motors Inc., Sutphen Corporation, KME Corp., Gimaex GmbH, Alexis Fire Equipment Company, Crimson Fire Protection Inc., Angloco Limited, Acres Emergency Vehicles, Metz Aerials GmbH, Smeal Fire Appratus.

Europe was the largest region in the fire truck market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the fire truck market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the fire truck market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The fire truck market consists of sales of fire engine, rescue or special operations truck, and command vehicle. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

A fire truck is a specialized vehicle outfitted with firefighting equipment, including hoses, water tanks, ladders, and rescue tools. It is utilized to respond to fires, conduct rescue operations, and manage emergencies, offering vital support to firefighters at the scene. Fire trucks are built to transport firefighters and necessary equipment swiftly and efficiently to control fires and save lives.

The two main types of fire trucks are aerial ladder trucks and aerial platform trucks. Aerial ladder trucks are equipped with a power-operated ladder, typically mounted on a specialized truck chassis. These trucks can be powered by either an internal combustion engine (ICE) or electric propulsion. Fire trucks find applications in various settings, including residential and commercial areas, airports, enterprises, military operations, and others.

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