The global fire truck market size was valued at USD 4,631.1 million in 2022 and is anticipated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6% from 2023 to 2030. 

The necessity for advanced firefighting equipment and the rising demand for fire safety in developed nations are anticipated to boost the market expansion forfire trucks. A substantial increase in demand for fire safety among developed countries and the need for advanced firefighting equipment are factors expected to augment the market growth. Furthermore, improving standards concerning safety across the globe are expected to aid the demand for advanced fire trucks in the coming years.

The outbreak of COVID-19 negatively impacted the market globally. Because of the stoppage of transit and international trade, makers of firefighting vehicles had to deal with some supply chain challenges. However, the industry started to pick up steam in the subsequent months, and throughout the projected period, it is anticipated that the demand for firefighting vehicles will increase significantly. The development of electric trucks and the rising popularity of firefighting equipment and local assemblies are projected to have a beneficial impact on the market for fire trucks.

The noticeable increase in demand for fire trucks can be attributed to factors such as new infrastructure development and an increase in fire incidents in residential and commercial spaces, as well as sanctuaries and wildlife areas. For instance, in 2021, the U.S. witnessed around 8,619 wildfires that destroyed 2.6 million acres of land as well as close to 3,629 structures, while it also involved extensive loss of human life.

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Detailed Segmentation:

Application Insights

The residential & commercial application segment accounted for the largest share in the global market for fire trucks and is expected to expand at a steady CAGR of 6.0% over the forecast period. The market growth in this segment is anticipated to augment on account of the rising global population, which in turn is expected to increase the demand for the construction of residential and commercial buildings.

Type Insight

In 2022, the pumper segment accounted for the largest revenue share of 32.6% of the market. The popularity and product demand of pumper trucks will increase over the projection period due to their ability to pump water from outside sources such as water tankers, wells, and overhead tanks, as well as their lower cost when compared to other high-tech fire truck models. Based on type, the market for fire trucks is bifurcated into tankers, pumpers, aerial platforms, rescue, and others.

Regional Insights

The global fire trucks industry is led by the Asia Pacific, with the region accounting for 29.1% of the revenue share in 2022, and is expected to continue its dominance throughout the forecast period. The presence of key low-cost manufacturers in China, coupled with the rising demand from residential & commercial applications in emerging economies such as China, South Korea, and India, majorly drive the fire truck market growth in the region.

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Key Companies & Market Share Insights

The global market is very competitive due to the presence of many established manufacturers and suppliers. Major players such as Rosenbauer International AG, Oshkosh Corporation, Magirus GmbH, and Weihai Guangtai have adopted product innovations and numerous strategic alliances for strengthening their global positions, which are being followed by emerging industry players.

Along with expanding their company's size and reach, market players also concentrate on research and development activities to manufacture products with the latest technologies to compete in the market. For instance, in May 2022, Rosenbauer introduced the latest firefighter excavators for utilization in forest fires. The firefighter excavator is equipped with a variety of equipment to combat forest fires. It was developed in collaboration with CSM Industry.

Similarly, in June 2021, Oshkosh Corporation, including Oshkosh Airport Products, Frontline Communications, and Pierce Manufacturing, launched the revolutionary Volterra platform of electric vehicles in the fire and emergency segments. Airports all around the globe have prioritized green measures, compelling fire departments to look for environment-friendly fire apparatus that reduce fuel use, cut emissions, and emit less noise. Oshkosh has made Volterra keeping in mind these requirements. 

Some of the prominent players in the global fire truck market include:

• Rosenbauer International AG

• Oshkosh Corporation

• Magirus GmbH

• Weihai Guangtai

• Danko Emergency Equipment Co.

• E-One Inc.

• Spartan Motors

• Xuzhou Handler Special Vehicle Co. Ltd.

• Zoomlion

• Bronto Skylift Oy Ab

Fire Truck Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global fire truck market based on application, type, and region:

Fire Truck Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Residential & Commercial

• Enterprise & Airports

• Military

• Others

Fire Truck Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Tankers

• Pumpers

• Aerial Platform

• Rescue

• Others

Fire Truck Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• North America

o U.S.

o Canada

• Europe

o UK

o Germany

o France

o Italy

o Spain

• Asia Pacific

o China

o India

o Japan

o Australia

o South Korea

• Latin America

o Brazil

o Mexico

o Argentina

• Middle East & Africa (MEA)

o UAE

o Saudi Arabia

o South Africa

Recent Development

• In April 2023, E-ONE introduced the new Defender Type III Urba n-Interface Pumper, built to stand strong for the most challenging situations. The design features low battery cell placement for better stability while operating. 

• In June 2022, Scania introduced a new hybrid solution for airport fire trucks. The new system allows more sustainable operations in and around airports and meets the strict aviation industry requirements.  

• In June 2022, Oshkosh Corporation acquired Maxi-Métal Inc. to expand sales and distribution capabilities of fire apparatus and utility vehicles within Canadian market.

• In June 2021, Oshkosh Corporation introduced two new electric trucks to serve the airport fire & emergency market with new Volterra technology. 

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