2025-11-13
Chengli Special Automobile Co.,ltd CLW group successfully delivered 25 fire trucks to the Jinshui District Fire Brigade in Zhengzhou for emergency rescue. Knowing that Chengli Special Automobile Co.,ltd CLW group has placed particular trust in their quality and after-sales service, the fire truck production workshop, while strictly ensuring quality, expedited production to ensure these trucks could assist the Zhengzhou Jinshui firefighters as soon as possible.
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Fire trucks, also known as fire engines, are vehicles designed and manufactured to suit the needs of firefighters, equipped with various firefighting equipment or extinguishing agents, for fire brigades to use for firefighting, assisting firefighting, or fire rescue. They are typically double-cab vehicles. In most countries, including China, fire departments also use them for other emergency rescue purposes. Fire trucks can transport firefighters to disaster scenes and provide them with various tools for carrying out disaster relief missions.
A fire truck is a specialized emergency vehicle designed to assist firefighters in responding to fires and other emergencies. It is equipped with firefighting equipment such as hoses, water tanks, ladders, and rescue tools.
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A fire engine typically carries water, a pump, and hoses for extinguishing fires. Some fire trucks are equipped with aerial ladders or platforms to reach high places, while others are used for rescue or hazardous material response.
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China has developed a strong and diverse fire truck manufacturing industry, with several leading companies producing high-quality firefighting and rescue vehicles. These manufacturers design and build equipment that meets both domestic and international standards, ranging from urban rescue units to large-scale industrial fire engines.
SINOTRUK Brand is one of the leading suppliers of chassis for Chinese fire trucks. The HOWO series is widely used in medium and large fire engines, including water tenders, foam trucks, and dry powder fire trucks.
FAW provides stable and reliable chassis platforms for fire trucks.
Built on Dongfeng’s mature commercial vehicle platforms, offering strong power, excellent stability, and easy maintenance.
Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Ltd. (FOTON) is one of China’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, founded in 1996 and headquartered in Beijing
Equipped with engines co-developed with Cummins and other global partners, ensuring high power output and fuel efficiency.
FOTON chassis are known for excellent load capacity, high stability, and adaptability to challenging conditions.
Compatible with firefighting bodies from China’s top fire equipment manufacturers (e.g., CIMC, Chengli, Jietong).
Complies with ISO9001, CCC, and ECE standards; exported to more than 110 countries and regions.
Qingling Motors Co., Ltd. (QINGLING) is a leading Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturer, headquartered in Chongqing, China. Established in 1985, Qingling is a long-term joint venture partner of ISUZU Motors Limited (Japan). The company is renowned for producing ISUZU-technology-based trucks, offering outstanding reliability, performance, and quality that meet international standards.
Vehicles adopt ISUZU engines, transmissions, and chassis systems, ensuring durability and stability.
Optimized body structure for fuel economy and agile handling.
Equipped with advanced braking systems, reinforced cabins, and anti-slip drive control.
Firefighting systems can be tailored to local standards or international specifications.
Qingling fire trucks are exported to Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and South America, earning a reputation for reliability and value.
The company utilizes advanced technologies, including some from Magna Steyr and MAN SE. It has a focus on clean energy and new energy vehicles (like CNG, LNG, pure electric, hybrid power, and hydrogen fuel cells).
SHACMAN has a strong international presence, with products exported to over 100 countries and regions worldwide. They have established overseas subsidiaries, offices, 4S shops, and localized production plants in various countries.
One of their key philosophies is often summarized as: "Renown with Virtues, Leading by Service, Success with Quality" or aiming to be a "world leading service-oriented automobile group."
Typically features a double-row (or crew) cabin to accommodate the full firefighting team (often 2 + 4, or up to 6 firefighters total). It includes breathing apparatus (SCBA) brackets under the rear seats.
The 4x4 system, high ground clearance, and specialized off-road tires (like 12.00R20) enable it to navigate rough, muddy, or sandy terrains.
The most common configuration is a Water Tanker Fire Truck, but it can also be a Water/Foam Tanker or a Multi-Purpose truck equipped for water, foam, and/or dry powder.
By Shine Wang
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