Rosenbauer delivers 100th tank fire vehicle with modular MT body

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Modular Rosenbauer MT technology reaches delivery milestone

Rosenbauer has delivered its 100th tank firefighting vehicle featuring the Modular Technology (MT) body concept to the plant fire department of Covestro Deutschland at the Brunsbüttel plant.

Matthias Reisinger, Global Product Manager for Industrial and Specialized Firefighting Vehicles at Rosenbauer International AG, explained that the MT system allows customers to configure custom vehicles using a modular system.

The anniversary model is a Universal Firefighting Vehicle (ULF) built on a Scania P500 6×2*4 NB chassis for service in the 420-hectare industrial park.

Reisinger noted: “The MT is available in four different configurations.

“As the MT Forest for fighting wildfires, the MT Airport for airport fire departments, the MT Municipal for large-capacity tanker trucks used by municipal fire departments, and the MT Industrial for operations by plant fire departments in industrial facilities.”

Approximately 30 percent of all orders for the MT series originate from the industrial sector.

The company manufactures all modules in-house with tanks supplied from Radgona and final assembly occurring on a dedicated production line in Leonding.

Reisinger said: “The MT’s most distinctive feature is its modular design.

“There are equipment compartment modules, tank modules with various types of fire extinguishing agent tanks, the pump compartment module with the centrifugal fire pump and, if required, a foam proportioning system, crew compartment modules, and even a module for the STINGER fire-fighting boom, complete with a support system.”

The crew compartment module is integrated as the first module in the superstructure rather than being welded to the cab.

Technical specifications for the Covestro universal firefighting vehicle

The new ULF at the Brunsbüttel Industrial Park carries 3,000 litres of foam concentrate and 1,900 litres of water for initial attack operations.

Leif Strufe, project manager at Covestro, stated that the 14-month lead time for the vehicle was a decisive factor in the selection process.

Two competitors offered delivery times of 27 and 29 months for the same project.

The vehicle features an N65 single-stage normal-pressure pump with a nominal capacity of 6,500 litres per minute at 10 bar.

Foam proportioning is managed by a HYDROMATIC 800 system capable of delivering 800 litres per minute at 17 bar.

Technical operations manager Broder Brandt noted the inclusion of an RM 80C roof monitor and an RM 15C front monitor to create water curtains during gas leaks.

Brandt said: “It’s our first fire truck with a front monitor.

“With the vehicle’s two monitors combined, we can create an effective water curtain in the event of a gas leak.”

Safety features on the Scania chassis include a crash-tested crew cab, airbags in every seat, and a Bird’s-Eye View camera system.

A permanently mounted thermal imaging camera on the cab roof allows the crew to detect hydrogen fires which burn almost invisibly.

Another 50 customers have already placed orders for vehicles using the modular system.

Rosenbauer reports record revenue EBIT and order backlog in 2025

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Rosenbauer posts record 2025 results

Rosenbauer International AG reported record revenue, EBIT and order backlog for 2025, with sales rising to €1,429.0 million and order backlog reaching €2,354.6 million.

In a company statement published on 10 April 2026, Rosenbauer said EBIT rose to €84.5 million from €64.9 million in 2024, while earnings before taxes more than doubled to €54.7 million from €26.3 million.

Net profit for the period rose to €54.3 million from €29.8 million.

Cash flow from operating activities increased to €87.1 million from €82.2 million.

The equity ratio rose to 27.8% from 16.6%.

Net debt fell to €244.5 million from €392.5 million.

The net debt to EBITDA ratio fell to less than 2.

The company said vehicle deliveries to customers worldwide increased by around 4%.

Its Vehicles segment generated €1,115.8 million in revenue and accounted for around 78% of total revenue.

Trade working capital remained stable despite the increase in revenue.

Rosenbauer created 110 new jobs in Austria during 2025, bringing its global workforce to 4,922 employees as of 31 December.

Robert Ottel, Chief Executive Officer of Rosenbauer International AG, said: “2025 was a milestone for Rosenbauer.

“We achieved the strongest year in our company’s history, both operationally and financially, and at the same time laid the foundation for sustainable, profitable growth.

“Record sales, the doubling of our pre-tax earnings and the halving of our debt demonstrate our renewed strength.

“Strategically, we are focused on continuity: The Rosenbauer family remains committed to the company, and the new, future-minded anchor investors are strengthening Rosenbauer’s financial base.

“On this basis, we are further developing our business model in line with the three pillars of innovation and technology leadership, operational excellence, and consistent proximity to customers.

“I’m particularly proud of the 110 new jobs we’ve created in Austria.

“They symbolize the trust of our customers, the performance of our team, and our ambition to continue playing a decisive role in shaping the global firefighting industry as a global market leader,”

Financing and regional performance

Rosenbauer said the rise in earnings was linked to efficiency improvement measures, while financing costs fell after the capital increase and subsequent refinancing.

The financial result was €–29.9 million in 2025 compared with €–38.6 million in 2024.

Equity rose to €371.0 million at the end of 2025 from €208.1 million a year earlier.

Rosenbauer said it generates about one third of its revenue in the United States, where it produces for the local market at four of its own locations.

The company said it was affected only indirectly by trade policy restrictions in that region.

It added that temporary market uncertainties had a dampening effect on demand in the Americas region.

Order intake in the Americas region was €466.9 million, down from €529.6 million in the previous year.

Jörg Schuschnig, Chief Financial Officer of Rosenbauer International AG since April 1, 2026, said: “I am impressed by Rosenbauer’s performance over the past year.

“It shows how consistently the company is pursuing its course towards stability and profitability.

“My task is to further expand this financial strength, safeguard the quality of the balance sheet in the long term, and actively drive forward the transformation of our financial division.

“Rosenbauer has huge potential and I look forward to taking the next step in the financial and strategic development of the company together with the team,”

Rosenbauer sets out 2026 outlook

Rosenbauer said it started 2026 with an order backlog equal to around 165% of annual revenue and stated that 92.6% of revenue is generated outside Austria, with 53.5% generated outside Europe.

The company identified the US, India and South America as markets with long-term growth potential.

It said it is continuing to expand its customer service business and global service network.

Expansion at the Luckenwalde and Bad Abbach locations is intended to strengthen customer proximity and support the full vehicle life cycle.

Rosenbauer also said INTERSCHUTZ in Hanover will be a platform for presenting new solutions in e-mobility, forest fire deployment, equipment, vehicle concepts and fire extinguishing technology.

Based on current planning, the Executive Board expects sales of approximately €1.6 billion in 2026 and said the EBIT margin is expected to improve to more than 6%.

Rosenbauer expands global training capacity

Rosenbauer said on 18 March 2026 that it is expanding training capacity across its global network in response to increased demand for vehicle, equipment and service training.

The company said it operates training centres in Leonding, Karlsruhe, Dubai, Singapore and Wyoming.

More than 60 courses are offered in Leonding for service technicians, alongside expert sessions, customer training and internal staff development.

Training is focused on maintenance and servicing of Rosenbauer vehicles and products, as well as electronics, bodywork and assembly for employees and apprentices.

Rosenbauer also said it delivers on-site training at fire departments and provides e-learning programmes for operators.

It added that infrastructure at the Leonding site has been expanded with two indoor vehicle training bays, an additional workshop and new training rooms.

Rosenbauer appoints Jörg Schuschnig as CFO

Rosenbauer International AG said on 1 April 2026 that Jörg Schuschnig has taken up the role of Chief Financial Officer for a three-year term.

He succeeds Chief Executive Officer Robert Ottel, who had been handling the CFO remit on an interim basis.

The company said Schuschnig has international financial experience and previously served as CFO of the Coveris Group since 2022.

He has also held roles as CEO and CFO of BGO Holding GmbH and CFO and COO of Bene GmbH.

Earlier in his career, he spent around nine years with the Mondi Group and held positions at the Mayr-Melnhof Group.

Rosenbauer appoints Barbara Gassner as HR lead

Rosenbauer International AG also said on 1 April 2026 that Barbara Gassner has been appointed Senior Vice President Human Resources.

She is responsible for the Group’s global HR agendas.

The company said Gassner brings international HR experience across industrial organisations.

Her focus includes corporate culture, talent and executive development, and performance management.

Gassner previously served as Head of Group HR at the Max Aicher Group in Bavaria.

She has also held roles at AustroCel Hallein GmbH and INTERSPAR GmbH.

Rosenbauer delivers first fire truck simulator for China airport training

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China receives first fire truck simulator

Rosenbauer has put the first fire truck simulator into service in China through a mobile system installed in a trailer and delivered to a Beijing company with a training centre in Wuhan.

The simulator was delivered to Super Umbrella, which specialises exclusively in airport fire departments.

The trailer-based system can be installed for use anywhere and is intended to support training for airport fire truck operators.

Alexander Schneckenreither, Managing Director of Rosenbauer China, said: “With the mobile simulator, you have the ability to conduct training and instruction anywhere and without extensive preparatory work.”

Training can be carried out without being tied to a specific time or location.

Rosenbauer that this is especially relevant for airport fire departments, where drills can be difficult or impossible to carry out during flight operations.

It also said that there are almost no live-fire simulators at airports in China.

China simulator covers driving and tactical training

The company said the simulator uses a generic cockpit with five displays and controls similar to those of the PANTHER, allowing it to be used for multiple vehicle types.

The training scenarios cover driving as well as firefighting operations.

Schneckenreither said: “It is a driving and tactical simulator that allows you to intensively train both the approach to the scene and the correct application of firefighting techniques in a wide variety of training scenarios—from basic training to complex scenarios including operational tactics, fire suppression, and communication with incident command,”

Rosenbauer states that the simulator recreates airport grounds and cockpit procedures such as buckling up, starting the engine and releasing the parking brake.

It also includes the operation of firefighting equipment including front and roof monitors.

Some scenarios at a virtual airport with two runways were pre-programmed at the customer’s request.

Trainers have their own room in the trailer for control and observation.

They can also create their own scenarios or change existing ones in real time, including the placement of additional vehicles or aircraft and changes to weather conditions.

Rosenbauer noted that many fire truck drivers in China come from truck or bus driving backgrounds rather than firefighting.

Schneckenreither said: “This is precisely where using a simulator makes a lot of sense.

“Drivers can familiarize themselves with the vehicle without risk and already have a certain level of routine in operating it before they take the wheel of a real vehicle with a crew,”

Rosenbauer states that there are around 50 PANTHER-type airport fire trucks in service in China, alongside other fire trucks that can also be used in simulator training.

Schneckenreither added: “The Civil Aviation Administration of China has already expressed interest.

“The simulator offers real added value in the training and continuing education of drivers and can thus become an important tool for training and education.”

Rosenbauer to supply 26 Dutch airport fire vehicles

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Rosenbauer airport fleet order for Dutch defence

The Dutch Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for 26 Rosenbauer PANTHER 6×6 vehicles to renew the airport firefighting vehicle fleet in the Netherlands.

Rosenbauer announced that the order will be handled by Kenbri Fire Fighting, its exclusive partner in the Netherlands, and the vehicles will replace the crash tenders currently in use at airports.

Andreas Zeller, Chief Sales Officer at Rosenbauer International AG, said: “This order once again highlights the strong international position of the Rosenbauer PANTHER as a leading aircraft rescue firefighting vehicle.

“Together with our long-standing partner Kenbri, we’re making a significant contribution to the safety and operational capability of local airport fire services.

“The fact that we are part of a comprehensive fleet modernization program confirms that customers have confidence in our technology, quality, and service expertise throughout the entire product life cycle,”

Rosenbauer vehicles include HRET and roof turret configurations

Rosenbauer said seven vehicles will be delivered with high reach extendable turrets (HRET) and 19 vehicles will be equipped with roof turrets.

The HRET units include an extendable telescopic arm that reaches around 16 metres and allows firefighting from a distance.

Water, foam or extinguishing powder can be dispensed with precision through the extinguishing arm.

The roof turret vehicles use electrically remote controlled turrets with flow rates of up to 9,000 litres per minute and throw ranges exceeding 90 metres.

The vehicles accelerate from 0 to 80 km/h in less than 33 seconds to support rapid response to major fires.

PANTHER 6×6 designed for airport firefighting operations

Rosenbauer said the PANTHER 6×6 is designed for airport use and includes high engine performance and off road capability.

The vehicles also include high extinguishing agent capacity with pumping and monitoring systems designed for rapid firefighting operations.

The crash tested cabin is ergonomically designed with all round visibility and assistance systems intended to support crew safety and comfort.

The vehicles comply with international International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards and are tailored to the operational requirements of Dutch airport fire services.

Seven new PANTHER 6×6 units mark Rosenbauer production number 3,000

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Rosenbauer order for Athens airport PANTHER replacement

Rosenbauer is set to deliver its 3,000th PANTHER 6×6 to Athens International Airport as part of a seven-vehicle order.

Rosenbauer announced it had won an international tender to supply Greece’s largest airport with seven fourth-generation PANTHER 6×6 vehicles.

The seven new vehicles will replace seven PANTHER units from the existing airport fleet from the 1998 model year.

Vehicle configuration and onboard systems

The order includes three PANTHER 6×6 vehicles with a high reach extendable turret (HRET) and four vehicles with a classic roof turret.

The HRET units have an extendable telescopic arm that reaches a height of around 16 metres.

The arm is fitted with a piercing tool intended for penetration into aircraft fuselages.

The turret can dispense water, foam or extinguishing powder.

The roof-turret vehicles have electrically remote-controlled turrets with flow rates of up to 9,000 litres per minute.

The roof turrets have throw ranges of well over 80 metres.

The company said the award decision also considered pump and admixture systems, turret control, driver assistance and safety systems, crew cabin ergonomics, off-road mobility and robustness.

The specification also includes integrated thermal imaging and illumination solutions.

Athens airport operating context and production milestone

Athens International Airport opened in March 2001 and has two runways.

The airport currently handles an average of around 770 flights per day, with higher levels in the summer months.

Rosenbauer stated the delivery of the 3,000th PANTHER also marks a production milestone for its airport firefighting vehicle line.

The company traced the line from large tank firefighting vehicles in the 1950s, through the SIMBA series in the 1980s, to the debut of the first PANTHER in 1991.

It reported that more than 2,000 PANTHERs were delivered between 1991 and 2020, with over 1,000 more added between 2020 and 2026.

The company listed Geneva, Atlanta and Athens as examples of airports where the PANTHER is in operation.

The 3,000th PANTHER 6×6 is part of the seven-vehicle delivery planned for Athens International Airport.

Rosenbauer delivers 800 helmets to Fribourg fire service

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Collective procurement in Western Switzerland

Rosenbauer has delivered 800 HEROS Titan protective helmets to Secours Sud Fribourgeois in the canton of Fribourg, the company said on Tuesday 09/12/2025.

Rosenbauer said the order followed a joint tender issued by 52 municipalities in Western Switzerland.

The company described the procurement as one of the largest collective tenders of its kind in Western Switzerland.

It added that the delivery is the largest single delivery it has made in Switzerland.

Heribert Glauser, Regional Sales Manager for Western Switzerland and Ticino at Rosenbauer Schweiz, said: “Secours Sud Fribourgeois makes an indispensable contribution to safety and disaster relief.

“Reliable protective equipment is crucial for this mission.

“We are very pleased that the organization has chosen Rosenbauer’s modern helmets.

“Beyond the technical performance, the overall package was decisive: professional and transparent project management, comprehensive training services, and long-term availability of spare parts.

“These factors ultimately tipped the balance.

“Rosenbauer was therefore able to clearly win the tender.”

Helmets specified for extreme conditions

Rosenbauer said the HEROS Titan is designed for firefighting operations under extreme conditions.

The company said the helmet meets EN 443, EN 16741, EN 16473, ISO 16073 and EN 14458.

It added that the helmet provides protection against heat, impact, chemicals and mechanical influences.

Rosenbauer said the shell is made of a highly impact-resistant high-tech material.

The company said the shell remains dimensionally stable from –40 °C to over 300 °C.

Rosenbauer said the standard version weighs around 1,350 grams.

It added that weight distribution is designed to support wearing comfort during long operations.

Options for communications and accessories

Rosenbauer said the helmet system includes reflective stickers and preparation for a radio system.

The company said accessories include a face shield, eye protection visor, neck protection and side mask adapters.

It added that the accessory range also includes LED helmet lamps.

Rosenbauer said the configuration options are intended to allow adaptation for different operational requirements.

Inner helmet design and maintenance claims

Rosenbauer said the HEROS Titan uses a patented interior helmet design that is largely independent of the outer shell.

The company said padded straps distribute weight evenly and are designed to reduce pressure points.

It added that adjustment options include sliding the helmet shell over the inner helmet to tailor fit.

Rosenbauer said the helmet can be cleaned without tools and returned to service within minutes.

The company added that material durability is intended to support a long service life.

Global delivery figures cited by Rosenbauer

Rosenbauer said the HEROS Titan is used worldwide and has received multiple design awards.

The company said the helmet has more than 500,000 deliveries across 146 countries.

Matteo Paraluppi, Head of Product Division Fire & Safety Equipment at Rosenbauer, said: “The demand for the HEROS Titan with its unique qualities remains strong.

“The helmet continues to set the standard in interior firefighting operations.”

Rosenbauer expands Luckenwalde Customer Center

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Rosenbauer is consistently pushing to expand its service network; with its new large-scale site in Luckenwalde, the company now has the largest Customer Center in the Group.

In operation since April 2025, the workshop area of around 6,500 m² – almost the size of a soccer field – provides space for all types of equipment and vehicles, from turntable ladders and municipal firefighting vehicles to PANTHER models, water cannons, zero-emission RT and PANTHER electric.

A new mobile field service with state-of-the-art service buses is also further enhancing regional customer service.

Head of Service Germany, Rosenbauer, Frank Höbold’s statement

Frank Höbold, Head of Service Germany at Rosenbauer explained: “With the expansion of our service site in Luckenwalde, we are clearly demonstrating our focus on customers and our future viability.

“The site is set to become a central hub for maintenance, servicing, and refurbishment, making it an important pillar of our global service strategy.

“We are making targeted investments in expertise and infrastructure to ensure maximum operational readiness and availability throughout the entire life cycle of our products.”

Investment in additional capacity

Besides Luckenwalde, Rosenbauer Deutschland also operates three other service sites located in Bad Abbach, Karlsruhe and Viersen.

By 2030, service capacity will be increased from the existing 80 workshop spaces to 115. This is due to strong market growth.

In Germany alone, Rosenbauer anticipates that around 9,300 vehicles will be in use by 2030 – an increase of more than 30 percent compared to 2025.

According to the company, growing demand and corresponding increases in revenues in the service segment are also to be expected.

Expansion and demand

Rosenbauer’s customer service portfolio ranges from the servicing and maintenance of small pieces of equipment to repairing large vehicles, from accident repairs and fault diagnoses to vehicle and equipment rental and fleet management.

In addition, training courses are offered and used vehicles are sold.

Demand is growing for Rosenbauer’s refurbishment program, in which old vehicles and equipment are restored to mint condition and brought up to the latest technological standards.

With this program, Rosenbauer is making a key contribution to sustainability and the circular economy in line with the motto “upgrading instead of buying new”.

Head of Global Customer Service, Rosenbauer, David Windhager’s statement

David Windhager, Head of Global Customer Service at Rosenbauer added: “Customer service is a strategically important business area for Rosenbauer.

“We consistently invest in infrastructure, staff and digital processes with the aim of aligning our services even more closely with the needs of our customers and further improving our response time.

“Efficient and reliable customer service is the key to long-lasting, cooperative customer relationships.”

Rosenbauer has 35 in-house service locations in 19 countries worldwide and a team of around 700 service staff. This network is supplemented by more than 70 independent, quality-tested service partners.

Rosenbauer expands Luckenwalde Customer Center: Summary

Rosenbauer is consistently pushing to expand its service network; with its new large-scale site in Luckenwalde, the company now has the largest Customer Center in the Group.

Lawsuits claim fire truck prices doubled amid industry collusion

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Fire truck manufacturers face multiple antitrust lawsuits

Oshkosh, REV Group and Rosenbauer America are facing multiple class action lawsuits in the United States alleging a coordinated effort to inflate the price of fire trucks sold to municipalities.

Reuters reported that the latest case was filed on Friday 31 October by Newstead Fire Company in the Eastern District of Wisconsin, where two similar lawsuits are already pending.

Earlier complaints were lodged by the City of La Crosse, Wisconsin, and by Augusta, Maine, both naming the same defendants alongside the Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association (FAMA).

The cases accuse the manufacturers of colluding through FAMA to exchange confidential economic data, limit production and raise prices in violation of federal antitrust law.

A federal judge has paused the litigation for sixty days to allow coordination among plaintiffs, with further filings expected.

Claims point to price rises and production limits

The lawsuits state that fire truck prices have doubled since 2015, with pumper trucks now averaging $1 million and ladder trucks exceeding $2 million.

Municipalities have reportedly been forced to keep ageing fleets in service longer, increasing maintenance costs and operational risks.

Plaintiffs argue that the manufacturers, which collectively control up to 80% of the US fire truck market, used their dominance to suppress supply and sustain elevated prices.

The complaints also cite “floating price” clauses that allowed suppliers to increase costs after orders were placed, adding further pressure on local budgets.

Companies and trade association deny wrongdoing

Oshkosh, REV Group and Rosenbauer America have each denied the allegations.

All three companies described the claims as meritless and said they were continuing normal operations.

Oshkosh stated that it was reinvesting in US facilities to meet record demand for new vehicles.

FAMA did not respond to Reuters’ request for comment.

Federal scrutiny and political attention

In April, Senators Jim Banks and Elizabeth Warren said consolidation driven by private equity investment had contributed to higher prices and longer delivery times across the US fire truck market.

They referenced a series of acquisitions of smaller manufacturers by private equity firm American Industrial Partners since 2006.

In May, the International Association of Fire Fighters urged the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission to investigate competition issues within the fire apparatus sector.

The agencies have not commented publicly on any ongoing reviews.

Allegations detailed in Newstead complaint

The Newstead Fire Company complaint alleges that Oshkosh, REV Group, Rosenbauer America and FAMA engaged in a long-term price-fixing conspiracy beginning in 2016.

It claims the defendants used FAMA’s internal data reports and meetings to coordinate output and monitor competitors’ pricing decisions.

The suit seeks treble damages, legal costs and a permanent injunction against the alleged practices.

The filing also states that delivery delays have reached more than four years in some areas and that the resulting financial strain has diverted public funds from other safety priorities.

Relevance for fire and safety professionals

Procurement officers and fire chiefs responsible for vehicle acquisition could face direct implications if the alleged price-fixing is proven.

Extended delivery times and higher costs for new apparatus may affect fleet renewal planning, compliance with modern safety standards and equipment reliability during operations.

Budget managers in municipal and industrial fire services may need to reassess procurement schedules if litigation outcomes influence contract pricing or supply availability.

Manufacturers, distributors and trade bodies involved in the production or sale of emergency vehicles will be observing the case closely for potential changes to data-sharing and antitrust compliance practices across the wider sector.

This article was informed by information from the following source[s]: Reuters, United States District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin (Green Bay Division)

Why Rosenbauer’s smallest FOX might be its most practical pump yet

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Rosenbauer launches FOX S portable fire pump

Rosenbauer has presented its new FOX S portable fire pump at the FLORIAN trade fair in Dresden.

The company said the FOX S delivers 1,050 litres per minute at 10 bar, allowing a B-hose line to be supplied with 1,000 litres per minute over long distances.

Weighing 154 kilograms, the pump is compact and easier to handle and transport than the larger FOX model.

Rosenbauer confirmed that the FOX S completes its portable pump portfolio, joining the FOX, BEAVER and OTTER models.

Roland Weber, Product Manager at Rosenbauer, said: “The FOX S is the ideal choice when every kilo of weight counts, but all the functions of a FOX are important.
“It impresses with the robust technology that fire departments around the world appreciate about our products.”

Lightweight design with robust efficiency

According to Rosenbauer, the FOX S features a single-stage centrifugal pump developed specifically for this application.

Its impeller, designed with spatially curved blades and a light metal spiral housing, delivers high efficiency.

A stainless-steel pump shaft, lubricant-free mechanical seal and clamping ring design make the unit easy to maintain.

The company said the FOX S is operated at the push of a button and uses the Rosenbauer Logic Control System (RBC LCS) interface for user feedback and fault reporting.

Cavitation warning and inlet pressure monitoring protect the pump from damage during use.

The system also includes mechanical overheating protection that drains hot water above 60°C and allows cooler water to flow in.

Power and control for global conditions

Rosenbauer said the FOX S is powered by a two-cylinder BRP-Rotax in-line engine with electronic control.

The water-cooled engine is designed for use in both hot and cold climates.

A 20-litre fuel tank supports extended operation, and refuelling during use allows continuous pumping.

Rubberised, foldable handles enable safe carrying, and quick-fit wheels allow one-person transport.

Lighting can be fitted to the carrying frame for night operation, and an external control unit allows pump-and-roll or vehicle-based operation.

Expanding Rosenbauer’s portable pump family

Rosenbauer stated that the FOX S and the larger FOX share a unified operating concept, meeting performance standards across the PFPN 10-1000, 10-1500 and 10-2000 classes.

The FOX remains Rosenbauer’s most powerful portable pump, with a flow rate of 2,050 litres per minute at 10 bar and a suction lift of three metres.

The BEAVER model was also updated in 2025 with a new engine, redesigned controls and improved ergonomic handles.

The company said the BEAVER, weighing 133 kilograms, exceeds its PFPN 10-750 class requirements with an output of over 900 litres per minute.

At 58 kilograms, the OTTER serves as the lightweight entry-level model, providing easy handling and reliable water delivery in the field.

Weber added: “BEAVER and OTTER stand out for their exceptional ease of use and maintenance.
“They can be transported to the scene with minimal effort and provide firefighting crews with a reliable and long-lasting water supply.”

Availability and delivery timeline

Rosenbauer confirmed that the FOX S will be available to order from January 2026.

Deliveries are expected to begin at the end of the first quarter of 2026, depending on order intake.

Relevance for fire and safety professionals

The FOX S is designed for firefighting teams requiring portable pumping solutions with high output and low weight.

Its compact size and simplified transport features could support municipal, rural and volunteer fire departments that operate in terrain where vehicle access is limited.

Procurement officers and operations managers may find the shared control interface across the FOX family useful for training standardisation and equipment compatibility.

The pump’s mechanical safety systems, including cavitation protection and automatic cooling, are relevant for maintenance personnel overseeing prolonged or remote pumping operations.

The January 2026 release date provides a clear window for equipment planners considering replacements or upgrades ahead of the next procurement cycle.