Every summer, frequent forest fires across various regions become a major focus of media coverage. Due to global climate change, the scale of these disasters continues to expand, with vegetation fires occurring more frequently and lasting longer. Today, in addition to using satellite-assisted systems and drones for early detection and reconnaissance, forest fire trucks remain indispensable in wildfire suppression. Specialized vehicles such as wildland fire fighting trucks, wildland fire engines, and brush fire engines are designed for operations in rugged terrains, offering exceptional durability and mobility. To address the increasing severity of forest fires, Rosenbauer has introduced the new forest service fire truck—FFFT (Forest Fire Fighting Truck), which integrates the latest superstructure technology with powerful off-road capabilities, providing strong support for firefighting teams.
The Rosenbauer FFFT is built on a Renault D14 HIGH K R4x4 280 chassis, featuring a 206 kW (280 hp) engine and a ZF 6S 1000 TO transmission. The superstructure is independently developed and manufactured by Rosenbauer. The vehicle is equipped with an NH25 normal and high-pressure fire pump, made of lightweight alloy, delivering a flow rate of 2,500LPM@1 MPa and 400lpm@4 MPa high pressure. Additionally, the pump includes the Rosenbauer RFC AdmixVariomatic48 foam proportioning system, allowing foam mixture ratios adjustable between 0.1% and 6%. The front-mounted fire monitor is an RM15C series electric fire monitor with a maximum output of 2,000 LPM, a range of up to 70 meters, and can be controlled remotely from the cabin via a joystick.
With outstanding off-road performance, this vehicle is a highly effective wildland brush truck, capable of operating in rough terrain, high-temperature environments, and extreme conditions.
