

These two factors, just like the first estimate, will not include the equipment in order to outfit the truck itself. Lastly, a tiller fire truck, which can steer in the rear as well, can cost a comparable $840,000.

However, this wouldn’t include the $100,000 to $150,000 fee in order to outfit the engine As for a platform aerial ladder truck, the comparable prices to one they own would be roughly $930,000. On the FAQ, the fire chief notes the replacement cost of a pumper engine comparable to their equipment would be close to $550,000. However, this price will increase as you include all the equipment that comes with the fire truck. The initial respondent stated that most fire trucks will cost under $1 million, while the other respondents agreed with this figure, stating that the basic fire truck (unequipped) can cost anywhere between $300,000 and $500,000. Type of Fire Truckīasic Engine/Bush Truck (simply pumps the water)Ī fire chief and a couple of firefighters answered this very question on this thread. As each department will have its own specifications depending on the local environment and demands, the costs can greatly vary.

Most fire departments, from what we researched, will pay a finalized price of $600,000 to $950,000, again, depending on its outfitting and the type. A simple bush fire truck can cost $90,000 to $150,000, whereas a platform aerial truck with an outfitted engine and all of the necessary equipment can cost close to $1+ million. The cost of a brand new fire truck will greatly depend on the type of fire truck as there are a few different kinds of the market. “ Fire trucks” ( CC BY 2.0) by andrewmalone How much does a fire truck cost?
