Volvo Group Australia wins Queensland fire truck deal - Fully Loaded
Volvo Group Australia and the Queensland State Government have sealed a deal that will see the manufacturer work with Fraser Engineering Group to deliver 80 new fire trucks to the State, starting from late 2026.
The partnership, announced yesterday by Queensland Premier David Crisafulli, will see 80 four-wheel drive, Type 2, fire trucks delivered with enough pump capacity to work on building fires, and the necessary emergency equipment to respond to road crash situations.
The first of the Type 2 trucks is set to come off the assembly line late next year. The new trucks will replace ageing fleet consisting of several different manufacturers and build types.
Premier David Crisafulli says delivering the equipment fire fighters needed for the frontline was critical to ensuring Queensland is disaster-ready.
"We're providing our frontline emergency responders with the world class equipment they need to help protect our State," Premier Crisafulli says.
"These state-of-the-art trucks will help extinguish building fires, rescue Queenslanders from road crashes and fight bushfires.
Queensland Fire Department Commissioner Steve Smith says bringing consistency to the Type 2 fleet would have flow-on benefits for firefighters across the State.
"This is the largest single fleet procurement arrangement embarked on by Queensland Fire Department," Commissioner Smith says.
"Type 2 appliances make up about half of the total Queensland Fire and Rescue fleet and they are widely used in metropolitan and regional areas.
"The current Type 2 appliances are from various manufacturers and it's an ageing fleet.
"Having a single manufacturer is a boost with after-sales warranty and servicing in Queensland, but it also brings consistency for firefighters operating the trucks, making driver training easier.
"For our own maintenance teams, it also means carrying fewer spare parts on the shelf, and a comprehensive dealer network to support fleet capability into the future."
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