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BME Type 3 wildland fire engine designed for rapid initial attack, off-road firefighting, and reliable wildfire response in challenging terrain.

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BME Type 3 Fire Engines for Wildland Response

BME’s Type 3 is the workhorse of the wildland firefighting industry, built to manage rugged off-road terrain. Available in several configurations, our Type 3 engine can match any terrain it services, making it the safest and highest-performing fire truck in the wildland market.

BME Type 3 Cal Fire engine with a crew cab, side equipment compartments, emergency lighting, and a wildland firefighting body.

Configurations

BME Type 3 Cal Fire Model 34 engine with a crew cab, side equipment compartments, emergency lighting, and a utility-style fire body.

Cal Fire Model 34

The BME Cal Fire Model 34 is an all-in-one wildland fire apparatus. Tubular body, equipment packages, and designed for responding to wildfires. 

Key Specs:

  • International Chassis
  • 2,500 lbs of Equipment Storage
  • 35,000 lb GVWR
  • Tag-On Opportunities
BME Type 3 Targhee fire engine with a crew cab, side equipment compartments, off-road tires, and a utility-style fire body.

Targhee

The Targhee is one of our most popular Type 3 configurations. This model is a collaborative design between Cal Fire and BME with an emphasis on comfort, enhancements to pump layout, custom compartmentation, and efficiency. This design is tried and true to what wildland firefighters need on the frontlines.

Key Specs:

  • Cummins L9 Turbocharged - 350 HP - 1050 ft. lbs of Torque
  • 183" Wheel Base, 26,000 lb rear axles, 335" Overall Length
  • Darley JMP 500 Two-Stage PTO Pump & Darley 1.5 AGE 24K Auxiliary Pump
  • 500 Gallon UPF Water Tank with a 20 Gallon Poly Foam Cell
BME Type 3 Summit fire engine with a crew cab, side equipment compartments, off-road tires, and a utility-style fire body.

Summit

The Summit is one of our most versatile engines. With a UL rated 1000 gallon primary pump and a 120 gpm secondary pump, this engine has the ability to tend to structural and wildland fires. 

The Summit eliminates the need for multiple engine purchases while providing exceptional coverage because of its multi-use platform. One engine that provides dual purposes, will lower purchase outlays, service costs, and provide great ROI.


Key Specs:

  • Freightliner or International Chassis
  • Cummins L9 Engine with 350HP and 1150 ft. lbs of Torque
  • UL Rated Pump to Meet ISO Insurance Requirements
  • 500 Gallon Poly Water Tank

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