Foam is the difference between water running off a fuel fire and a blanket that seals the surface. The range covers 6–27 t foam and water loads, 3–6% proportioning and 80–170 L/s monitors for refineries, terminals and fuel depots. For industrial fire services, airports, fuel terminals and municipal brigades that face Class B flammable liquid risks.
The range is delivered through CIMC Firetruck, with core manufacturing at Sichuan Chuanxiao in Chengdu. Every enquiry is tied to a written specification, a chassis or component availability date and a documentation pack for tender, registration or customs review.
A foam truck that arrives with the wrong concentrate, the wrong proportion or a monitor that cannot reach the tank is a water truck with extra plumbing.
Flammable liquid fires need a foam blanket at the right expansion and proportion, applied from a safe distance. The foam concentrate, the proportioning system, the monitor and the pump must be matched to the fuel and the tank layout, not selected from a catalogue.
The commercial case is decided by four things: foam concentrate, proportioning range, monitor throw and tank volume; the usable capacity, 6–27 t of water and foam; crew and equipment fit; and the documentation needed for registration or tender. A lower purchase price that ignores one of those numbers is usually paid back in downtime.
The foam concentrate, proportioning range, monitor throw and tank volume are fixed in one drawing package before production. The customer approves the interface, the performance figures and the equipment list as a set, not as separate purchase orders.
The body, tank, pump, control logic and equipment mounting are engineered together. The interface risk sits with one build team, not between an importer, a body builder and a component supplier.
The specification is built around 6–27 t of water and foam, then checked against the chassis axle rating, the stability envelope and the duty cycle. The advertised maximum is not used as the design point.
The body is laid out around a foam concentrate tank, a proportioner and a monitor control position outside the hot zone, with the controls, hose bed, lockers and equipment reachable from the ground. The crew should not have to climb on the roof to start the attack.
Each foam fire truck is delivered with a model-specific parts list, a first-year consumable recommendation and a documented service schedule. Wear parts are identified before delivery, not after the first failure.
Dimensional drawings, test records, operation manuals and the inspection file are prepared before shipment. The tender or registration package is reviewed against the destination requirements.
Start with the incident, the access and the water or power source. The configuration follows.
Large foam tanks, 3–6% proportioning and a monitor with the throw to reach the tank rim.
Fast-attack foam lines, a balanced pressure proportioner and a body that can position at the loading bay.
Foam tenders with roof and bumper monitors for aircraft fuel fires and apron spills.
Alcohol-resistant foam and a proportioning system that can be switched without draining the line.
Long-throw monitors and corrosion protection for salt-air and salt-water exposure.
A foam pumper that can support a structure fire or a vehicle fire with a small foam tank.
The certificate and the test record are part of the product, not paperwork added after the order.
Quality, environmental and occupational health and safety management systems certified to GB/T 19001, GB/T 24001 and GB/T 45001. Certificates are available for pre-qualification.
Foam trucks are engineered around GB 7956.3, covering tank construction, proportioning accuracy, pump performance and monitor operation.
The tank, pump, proportioner and seals are reviewed against the specified foam concentrate. Alcohol-resistant, fluorine-free and protein foams have different material and proportioning requirements.
For markets outside China, the technical file is built around the standard named in the tender. Applicability and third-party certification are confirmed in writing before contract.
Representative configurations from the current range. Final tank, body, equipment and chassis are fixed in the signed technical specification.
| Model or platform | Key specification | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 4×2 Drive Manul Control Fire Pump FoamCIMC foam fire truck | 4×2 chassis; Foam proportioning; monitor | Small-capacity foam response View model → |
| GVW 20T 4×2 Drive 6000L Water Foam FireCIMC foam fire truck | 6,000 L; 4×2 | Fuel depot response View model → |
| Max Speed 100KM/H Foam Fire TruckCIMC foam fire truck | 4,500 L | Rapid foam attack View model → |
| Industrial 206kw Water Foam Fire TruckCIMC foam fire truck | 206 kW; 4×2 | Industrial foam response View model → |
| Benz Chassis Six Seats Foam Fire TruckCIMC foam fire truck | Foam proportioning; monitor | Long-duration foam attack View model → |
Specifications are representative and vary by model, chassis and destination. Confirm the final configuration, axle load and performance figures in the signed technical agreement.
The foam range is built around the concentrate and the proportioner, with the tank and monitor sized for a sustained Class B attack. The core manufacturing base is in Chengdu, with tank fabrication, subframe and body welding, pump assembly, electrical harnesses, painting and full-load testing under one management system.
Sichuan Chuanxiao Fire Trucks Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is a member of CIMC Tianda Holdings and traces its line to the Sichuan Fire Machinery Factory, founded in 1963. The company operates a 200,000 m² plant with more than 500 employees and a range of more than 300 fire truck variants.
Products are distributed in more than 60 countries, with service to more than 2,000 fire departments and rescue organizations. Factory-direct supply covers the appliance, the fire pump and monitor, the body and the parts list, rather than a broker assembling unrelated components.
Diario Libre reported the January 2019 delivery of 40 fire trucks to the Dominican Republic as the first Chinese aid project since the two countries established diplomatic relations. The trucks were built by Sichuan Chuanxiao and handed over to the national 9-1-1 system.
Source: Diario LibreThe handover is the start of the service record, not the end of the order.
Published orders, handovers and platform records with buyer, date, quantity and source. Figures are as reported, not estimates.
A single batch of ten identical foam appliances, awarded at ¥687,000 per unit.
A five-unit batch at ¥870,000 per truck for the local emergency rescue fleet.
One truck for each of three local stations, at ¥2.15 million per unit.
Verification note: each record is linked to its published source. Where a source did not publish a value or quantity, the card says so.
The questions that decide the configuration, the chassis and the documentation package.
Match the concentrate to the fuel and the standard. AFFF and fluorine-free foams are common for hydrocarbon fuels; alcohol-resistant foam is needed for polar solvents. The concentrate must be compatible with the proportioner and the tank materials.
A balanced pressure or around-the-pump proportioner injects foam concentrate into the water stream at the set percentage. The system should be calibrated at the actual flow and hose length, not only at the pump outlet.
A foam truck mixes concentrate with water and discharges it through a monitor or hose. A CAFS truck injects compressed air as well, producing a lighter, more adherent foam. CAFS is better for water-limited or deep-seated fires; a standard foam truck is simpler and can carry more concentrate.
Size the foam tank around the largest fire and the application duration, not the water tank. A 2,000–4,000 L foam tank is common on a 12–18 t truck; a 25 t industrial appliance may carry 6,000 L or more.
For Foam Fire Trucks, the documentation package includes the ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management system certificates, the applicable GB 7956 test basis and the material and pressure test records. Market-specific certification is quoted separately.
A standard configuration on an available chassis is typically 90–180 days after drawing approval. Imported chassis, aerial appliances, custom bodies and specialized equipment can take 6–10 months. The contract should state the chassis, drawing approval and delivery dates separately.
Yes. The foam fire truck can be configured around the tank, pump, body, equipment and destination requirements. The limit is the chassis rating, the stability calculation and the applicable standard, not the catalogue.
Large vehicles usually move by RoRo; smaller equipment can ship by container or air freight. A factory acceptance test can be arranged before shipment, and commissioning or training can be provided on site or remotely.
Training covers operation, daily inspection and the task-specific drill. Each foam fire truck is supplied with a model-specific spare parts list, and a first-year consumables kit can be quoted.
Warranty terms are set in the contract and typically cover the chassis per the chassis manufacturer’s terms and the fire body or equipment for 12–24 months. Extended coverage and a service-level agreement can be quoted.
Compare the drawing, the bill of materials, the pump or system curve, the tank material, the axle-load calculation and the test plan. A lower price with a smaller tank, a generic pump or missing test records is not the same product.
Send the task, the required capacity or flow, the chassis preference, the destination market and the equipment list. For a foam fire truck, a site plan, a photo of the access or the existing installation is also useful.
Tell us the fuel, the tank layout, the foam concentrate and the application rate. We will size the foam tank, proportioner and monitor around the fire strategy.
Quotations are based on a frozen technical specification. Final capacity, flow, height and equipment are confirmed in the signed agreement.
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