New or used 12,000L Isuzu foam fire pumper truck developed based on the Isuzu FVZ chassis. Its 300 horsepower engine and 6×4 drive design are suitable for Ethiopia's 2,500-meter average altitude terrain. Compared with European and American brands (such as the high price of Scania P 440 6×4 fire trucks), the procurement cost of Chinese products is more than 25% lower, and fast spare parts supply is provided (such as 48-hour delivery through the Port of Djibouti). Addis Ababa is one of the fastest growing cities in Africa, with dense high-rise buildings, industrial areas and traditional markets (such as Merkato). The pressure of fire prevention and control has increased dramatically, and large-capacity and highly mobile firefighting equipment is needed.
Manufacturer:
Powerstar TrucksWork capacity:
6,000L water + 6,000L foamDimension:
9860 x 2500 x 3460mmCabin type:
Isuzu FVZ 6X4 double row cabin,2+3 seatsWheelbase:
4650+1300mmEngine power:
300HPEngine type:
ISUZU 6HK1Axle drive:
6x4Gear box:
FAST 9-shiftRemarks:
Foam capacity can be optional12,000L 6HK1 engine Isuzu foam fire pumper truck (such as FVZ chassis fire service truck or Isuzu rescue fire engine) have optimized engine power and braking systems for the plateau environment of Ethiopia with an average altitude of 2,500 meters, and have performed stably in mountainous areas and urban rescue. The Egyptian side particularly recognizes the localization transformation of Chinese companies to vehicles, such as strengthening the chassis suspension to adapt to muddy road conditions in the rainy season, and can flexibly adjust the foam/water tank ratio according to demand. Compared with European and American brands, the procurement cost of Chinese fire trucks is 25%-30% lower, and the maintenance cost is only 1/3 of that of European products, which is very attractive to Ethiopia with limited budgets.
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The Ethiopian Fire Department and China's POWERSTAR TRUCKS have introduced a 12,000L Isuzu foam fire truck to help upgrade fire prevention and control in the East African Plateau.
1. Cooperation background: Ethiopia's firefighting challenges and strategic needs
As the second most populous country in Africa and the engine of economic growth in East Africa, Ethiopia has accelerated its urbanization process in recent years. The capital Addis Ababa is densely populated with high-rise buildings, industrial parks and historic traditional markets (such as Merkato). In addition, the country has distinct dry and wet seasons, and forest fires are frequent in the dry season. Traditional firefighting equipment can no longer meet modern rescue needs. This time, the Ethiopian Fire Department and China's well-known fire truck manufacturer POWERSTAR TRUCKS jointly purchased a 12,000L Isuzu foam fire pumper truck (also known as the "12-ton Isuzu foam water tank combined fire truck" or "6×4 large-flow foam fire truck"), marking a key step for the country's firefighting equipment to become more efficient and professional.
2. Vehicle Analysis: The Technical Core of 12,000L Isuzu Foam Fire Pumper Truck
This fire truck is based on the Isuzu FVZ heavy-duty 6×4 chassis, equipped with a 300-horsepower engine, and has plateau adaptability (especially suitable for the terrain with an average altitude of 2,500 meters in Ethiopia). Its core modules include:
Dual-tank joint system: 6 cubic meters of water tank + 6 cubic meters of foam tank (a total of 12,000 liters), which can be output independently or mixed;
CB10/60 fire pump: maximum flow rate of 60L/s, head of more than 100 meters, meeting the fire fighting needs of high-rise buildings;
Intelligent foam proportion mixer: supports 3%-6% foam mixing ratio, optimized for oil and chemical fires;
Multi-function turret: remote-controlled water cannon with an elevation angle of 70° and a range of 80 meters.
This model is often called "Dual-Agent Fire Truck" in the African market. Its modular design allows for rapid replacement of agent types to adapt to diverse disasters.
| Manufacturer | Powerstar Trucks Factory | ||
| Product Name | Emergency Rescue 12000L Fire Truck Water Foam Tank | ||
| Vehicle Brand Series | ISUZU | ||
| Vehicle Model | PST5260GXFPM120 | ||
| Chassis parameters | Overall dimensions | mm | 9860*2500*3460 |
| Gross weight | kg | 25000 | |
| Curb weight | 11560 | ||
| Rated payload | 5550 | ||
| Suspension F/R | mm | 1335/2230 | |
| Wheel base | 4650+1300 | ||
| Driving type | 6*4 | ||
| Chiassis model | QL1250 | ||
| Number of axles | 2 | ||
| Tire specification | 10.00-20-16PR,10.00R20-16PR,11.00R20-16PR | ||
| Number of Tires | 6+1 | ||
| Passengers in cab | 3+3 | ||
| Engine | Engine model | 0 | |
| Type of fuel | Diesel | ||
| Displacement/power | ml | 7790/220kw | |
| Max speed | Km/h | 95 | |
| Emission standard(TAS) | EURO 3,4 | ||
| Fire performance | Tank capacity |
water tank capacity:6000kg foam tank capacity:6000kg |
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| Fire pump | Brand:Shanghai Rongshen | ||
| Model: CB20.10/30.60 | |||
| Low-pressure:30L/S | |||
| Medium-pressure:60L/S | |||
| Fire monitor | Brand:Zhangqiu | ||
| Model:PL48-64YZ | |||
| Flow:48L/S | |||
| Water jet distance:≥60m | |||
| Foam jet distance:≥55m | |||
| Electronic alarm | LY CJB-100-C24 | ||
| Alarm lamp | LY TBD-XF-168LED | ||
| Category | Item | Specifications | Quantity | |
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Fire fighting truck instructions | / | 1 | |
| Purchase invoice | / | 1 | ||
| Equipment configuration table of Fire fighting truck | / | 1 | ||
| Chassis instruction manual | / | 1 | ||
| Chassis certificate of quality | / | 1 | ||
| Fire pump instruction manual | / | 1 | ||
| Certificate of warranty | / | 1 | ||
| Fire-fighting equipment | Chassis Accessory attachments (tools) | / | 1 | |
| Suction pipe | 150×4cm | 2 | ||
| Water filter | FLF150 | 1 | ||
| Water knockout vessel | FII80/65×3-1.6 | 1 | ||
| Siamese | JII150/80×2-1.0 | 1 | ||
| Fire hoses | 13-65-20 | 8 | ||
| Fire hoses | 13-80-20 | 4 | ||
| Increaser | KJ65/80 | 2 | ||
| Hose gaiter | DT-SB | 4 | ||
| Fire-hose protector | Length570 | 1 | ||
| Rope hose tool | / | 4 | ||
| Overground hydrant wrench | QT-DS1;Length400 | 1 | ||
| Underground hydrant wrench | Length860 | 1 | ||
| Suction wrench | FS150 | 2 | ||
| Water-stream Switch nozzle | QZG3.5/7.5;65 | 1 | ||
| Water-stream spray nozzle | QZK3.5/7.5;65 | 1 | ||
| Fire bucket | / | 1 | ||
| Foam making nozzle | QP8/0.7Z;65 | 1 | ||
| Foam pick up tube | Φ40×2700 | 1 | ||
| Fire forcible entry tool | Fire extinguisher | 3KG | 1 | |
| Shovel | Length1050 | 1 | ||
| Fire Axe | QTF-PF; Length 810 | 1 | ||
| T-shaped pick | QTF-DG;Length 830 | 1 | ||
| Persuader | Length 1060 | 1 | ||
| Notes | Other equipment supplied according to requirements. All operating instructions in English language. | |||

3. Application scenarios: full coverage from cities to the wild
Industrial fire prevention and control: The Oriental Industrial Park, Dire Dawa Free Trade Zone and other parks under construction in Ethiopia gather textile and pharmaceutical companies. The vehicle's foam system can effectively extinguish Class B fires;
Cultural heritage protection: For wooden structures of world heritage sites such as the Lalibela Rock Church, the low-pressure fine water mist mode can reduce hydraulic damage;
Airport fire upgrade: Adapting to the ICAO fire rating requirements of Bole International Airport, large-flow jets can cover the aircraft fuselage to extinguish fires;
Grassland forest fires: Savannah fires in Oromia State during the dry season, 12 tons of liquid can support long-term operations;
Traffic accident rescue: The equipped hydraulic demolition tool kit and chassis stability fit the rugged terrain of the East African Rift Valley Highway.
4. Future trends: technology iteration and localized services
New energy adaptation : As Ethiopia's "Green Heritage Plan" advances, the next generation of models may introduce hybrid chassis to reduce carbon emissions along the Djibouti-Addis Ababa railway;
Intelligent terminal integration : Connect to Addis Ababa's urban emergency command center through the on-board Internet of Things system to achieve real-time disaster modeling;
Localized modification : In view of the muddy roads in Ethiopia during the rainy season, POWERSTAR TRUCKS plans to provide enhanced differential lock options;
Co-construction of training system : Chinese companies will jointly carry out firefighter certification training with the Ethiopian University of Science and Technology to improve the operation level of special vehicles.



5. Strategic significance: A new benchmark for China-Africa cooperation
This procurement is not only an equipment transaction, but also a technical standard output - the high temperature resistant design of Chinese firefighting equipment (adapting to Ethiopia's annual average climate of 30℃), cost-effectiveness (25% lower cost than similar European products) and rapid response service (48-hour spare parts supply at the Port of Djibouti) provide a new choice for the modernization of African firefighting. As the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) deepens, this "Chinese smart manufacturing + African needs" cooperation model will continue to empower the construction of Africa's public security system.