Summary of the development process and trends of multifunctional urban main battle fire trucks

I. Concept and development background

1. Definition

• The urban main battle fire truck was first proposed in the “Public Security Fire Force 2012-2015 Fire Fighting and Rescue Equipment Construction Plan”. It must have high mobility, versatility, high specific power, and multi-passenger carrying capacity to cope with complex urban disaster scenarios.
• Related technical extension: Similar efficient rescue concepts are also reflected in other special vehicles, such as CAFS Air Supply Fire Truck, whose high-pressure air foam system (CAFS) significantly improves fire fighting efficiency.

2. Development background

• Urban disaster accidents are becoming more complicated and uncertain, and it is necessary to respond quickly to initial fire fighting and rescue to reduce losses.
• Cooperative equipment: Modern fire trucks complement heavy rescue vehicles such as Emergency Fire Rescue Truck to cover more disaster scenarios.

II. Development process

1. Prototype stage

• Class A foam fire truck: In the early days, it was mainly used for fire fighting, with a simple structure but a single function (only fire fighting + auxiliary rescue).
• Upgraded version: Added traction winch, lighting system, and generator to form the first generation of urban main battle fire trucks.
• Technical comparison: Similar function integration can be seen in Hybrid Command Fire Truck, whose hybrid power system takes into account both environmental protection and efficient operation.

2. New stage (after 2018)

• After the establishment of the Ministry of Emergency Management, it proposed the demand for “all disasters and large-scale emergency response” to promote multi-functional and intelligent development.
• Representative models:
• Zhonglian YT25 aerial ladder truck: integrated aerial ladder, rescue platform, CAFS system. Similar functional expansion cases can refer to Mobile Crane Truck. Its multi-joint arm design is suitable for complex rescue.

III. Future trends

1. Comprehensive performance improvement

• Size and mobility: vehicle length ≤8m, suitable for narrow lanes and old communities.
• Power and capacity: specific power ≥13kW/t, occupants ≥8 people, enhanced initial rescue capabilities.
• New energy direction: In the future, it may learn from the pure electric technology of Zero Emission Electric Ambulance to achieve zero emission of fire trucks.

2. Diversified functions

• On the basis of existing functions (lifting, traction, lighting), add:
• Automatic water supply and reception system: Extend the supply time of fire extinguishing agent.
• Intelligent rescue module: Such as the rapid deployment capability of Rapid Response Fire Support Truck, combined with drone collaborative operation.

3. Intelligent upgrade

• Remote control: Unmanned operation is realized through 5G technology, similar to the integrated control platform of Hybrid Command Vehicle.
• AI-assisted decision-making: Real-time analysis of fire scene data and optimization of rescue paths.

Fourth, Conclusion

Urban main battle fire trucks are transforming from a single firefighting tool to a “comprehensive rescue platform”. Its development path is consistent with the technical innovation direction of Specialized Firefighting Vehicles. In the future, it will focus more on actual combat adaptability, functional scalability and technical integration to cope with complex urban disaster scenarios.