Market Share of Australia Fire Truck Industry
The Australian fire truck market is highly concentrated and competitive owing to the presence of a few players dominating the market. Some prominent players in the market include W.A. Fire Appliances, Varley Group (SEM Fire and Rescue), R.A. Bell and Co Pty Ltd, Rosenbauer Group, Liquid Sales (Qld) Pty Ltd, Tatra Trucks, and Alexander Perrie & Co. These players actively partner with municipalities and local agencies to sell their products. Furthermore, international players operating in the market have strategies to expand their dealership network across Australia to enhance their brand presence.
- In November 2023, CSIRO announced the development of turnover protection systems designed to protect crew cabins in any fire truck. The company stated that the new protection systems would be standard equipment in all Victorian fire trucks. The flagship development assists other fire departments in utilizing the existing knowledge base to develop protection systems for their crew members.
- In August 2023, Volvo announced the launch of the first electric fire truck in Australia at Brisbane's Australasian Fire Authorities Council Conference in partnership with ACT. The FL Electric Truck launched at the conference was developed as part of a long-term partnership that will witness several electric safety vehicles being supplied to ACT.
The market is anticipated to witness the integration of electric-powered fire trucks to complement the government's effort to reduce carbon emissions and to suit the increasing awareness of authorities on the benefits of utilizing an electric-driven fire truck.
Australia Fire Truck Market Leaders
WA Fire Appliances
Varley Group (SEM Fire and Rescue)
R.A. Bell and Co Pty Ltd
Rosenbauer Group
Liquid Sales (Qld) Pty Ltd.
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
