FORD RIV fire truck Rapid Intervention Vehicle

The RIV fire truck also called rapid intervention vehicle, which is a compact airport fire fighting vehicle, particularly suitable for rapid and safe operation in small airports and heliports. Thanks to the powerful pickup model truck chassis and the perfectly coordinated POWERSTAR component, the PT brand can be build as FORD 150 RIV fire truck, FORD 550 RIV fire truck, ISUZU RIV fire truck, etc. All the pickup rapid intervention vehicle concept proves its extensive capabilities in just a few seconds. Innovative product sollutions make FORD rapid intervention vehicle the perfect offroad for any airport fire department. Below showing advanced features of the FORD 150 RIV fire fighting truck:

1. Fast intervention time, rapid acceleration.

2. High stability thanks to low height.

3. 4x4 offroad guarantee difficult terrain can be quickly reached.

4. Powerful integrated fire fighting design and technology.

5. Safety fire rescue equipment removal directly form floor.

● American FORD 150 series 4x4 pick-up RIV factory

● More than 500 workers, large and advanced production

● Be designed according to your requirements

● Promptly delivery. any order is welcome

● 24 month quality guarantee term 

2025-2026 newly designed Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV) refers to small, agile fire engines designed for quick emergency response. When applied to modified American brand FORD 150 series 4×4 pickup vehicle, it describes a highly versatile firefighting vehicle. These vehicles are called Rapid Intervention Vehicle fitted with Aluminium alloy structure with PP material bodies, integral water tanks, and modern firefighting equipment.

The PP material named as Polypropylene, which offers durability, corrosion resistance, and a lightweight design, essential for off-road and urban mobility. Also matched with Aluminium alloy material structure design matched with all necessary fire rescue equipment. This lightweight structure improves fuel efficiency and enhances the Ford Rapid Intervention Vehicle’s agility, allowing for faster response times. The built in water tank, typically ranging from 300 to 700 liters, ensures the RIV is equipped for small to medium-scale fire emergencies.

FORD 150 pickup RIV truck equipped with roller shutter-covered storage compartments, which are fitted to store essential firefighting tools and fire rescue equipment. These compartments provide quick and easy access to gear, reducing response time during emergencies. The well-organized storage layout ensures firemen can retrieve necessary tools efficiently, even in critical situations. A modern pump is also installed to deliver both water and foam on RIV fire fighting trucks, enabling versatile firefighting capabilities. The fire pump system ensures high pressure water delivery, making it effective for extinguishing various types of fires. Foam systems are useful for chemical, fuel, or electrical fires, adding to the vehicle’s versatility.

As an RIV, the modified FORD 150 series 4×4 rapid intervention vehicles are ideal for responding to emergencies in challenging environments. Their compact size allows them to navigate narrow streets, rural roads, and industrial sites, where larger fire engines struggle. This makes them particularly valuable in the Philippines, Nigeria, Laos, Cambodia, Algeria, DRC Congo, Mauritania, etc, where access to some areas can be difficult for traditional fire appliances.

The off-road capabilities of the FORD 150 series 4×4 RIV truck also make FORD fire engine suitable for rough terrain. Fire services can deploy them in remote areas, such as fields, forests, desert or construction sites, where rapid intervention is essential. These vehicles offer the flexibility to reach areas inaccessible to larger, heavier fire trucks.

In aviation area, Rapid Intervention Vehicles (RIV) are also critical for providing Category airfield cover and supporting H1 helipads or remote helicopter operations. These modified FORD 4×4 RIV trucks, equipped with Aluminium Alloy structure and PP material integrated water / foam tanks, which is an ideal vehicle for handling aviation related fire emergencies. Their agility allows them to quickly respond to incidents on airstrips, helipads, or helicopter landing zones, where speed is essential to ensure safety. The foam system is especially valuable for tackling aviation fuel fires, which require specialized extinguishing methods. Their compact size and off-road capabilities also make them suitable for remote helipad locations, where larger fire engines might struggle to reach. This ensures effective fire protection and safety for both temporary and permanent helicopter operations in challenging environments. The FORD 150 Rapid Intervention Vehicle concept applied to modified 4×4 pickup vehicles enhances fire service efficiency. It ensures quicker response times, better maneuverability, and reliable performance across diverse environments.

The rapid intervention vehicle is just as important to a successful fire ground operation as the fire truck itself. POWERSTAR specializes in custom solutions for any vehicle type, whether it be a traditional SUV or a more versatile pick-up.  Every design is fully customized to meet your department’s command workflow.  We POWERSTAR offers traditional RIV to be matched working with Airport fire fighting trucks. Every customized vehicle can be customized to be self-monitoring and automated, allowing you to focus on your job and not on the vehicle. The city's rapid response fire truck is modified from Ford 150 4x4 Pick-up chassis. The Ford rapid intervention vehicle is small and flexible, it has strong climbing ability and the ability to adapt to various terrains. It can be widely used in port terminals and cargo piles. Fields, industrial and mining enterprises, business squares and community towns and other places can quickly reach the scene to extinguish the initial fire. It is an ideal equipment for the firefighting force to respond quickly to fire rescue.