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PONDEROSA — Type 6
The Ponderosa Type 6 is the well suited urban quick response vehicle.
Model Overview
The Ponderosa Type 6 is the well suited urban quick response vehicle. Developed with a rescue body configuration, it delivers a multi-platform for fire suppression and rescue. Features an integrated 1.5 Darley 24HP Kubota auxiliary pump, 250-gallon poly-tank, long handle tool storage, backboards, and paramedic gear compartments that keep you and your crew organized and ready for frequent quick responses.
Developed for urban departments requiring frequent, fast response. The rescue body configuration means one truck handles fire suppression and rescue without switching apparatus. Well suited for departments that run high call volumes with limited staffing.
Feature Highlights
Standout Features
- Rescue body configuration — fire suppression and rescue on one platform
- Integrated 1.5 Darley 24HP Kubota auxiliary pump
- 250-gallon poly water tank
- 300 Gallon Poly Water Tank (secondary)
- 10 Gallon Foam Cell
- Long handle tool storage
Chassis and Power
- Dodge 5500, 4x4, 4 Door
- Chevy 5500, 4x4, 4 Door
- Ford F550, 4x4, 4 Door
- 6.7L 4V OHV Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel B20
Pump and Water Package
- Darley
- Waterous
Operational Fit
Developed for urban departments requiring frequent, fast response. The rescue body configuration means one truck handles fire suppression and rescue without switching apparatus. Well suited for departments that run high call volumes with limited staffing.
At-a-Glance Specs
| Body Type | Rescue Body Configuration |
|---|---|
| Auxiliary Pump | 1.5 Darley 24HP Kubota |
| Water Tank | 300 Gallon Poly |
| Foam Cell | 10 Gallon |
| Drive | 4x4 |
| Doors | 4 Door |
| Chassis | Dodge 5500, Chevy 5500, or Ford F550 |
| Engine | 6.7L 4V OHV Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel B20 |
| Pump Options | Darley or Waterous |
| Hose Reel | Hannay with Electric Rewind |
| Console | Custom BME |
| Lighting | Whelen Standard + Tomar / Firetech Options |
| Tool Storage | Long handle, backboards, paramedic gear |
BME Model Lineup
Compare the BME lineup by category, body style, and apparatus package from one place.
SEQUOIA — Crew Carrier
Crew Carrier
- Tubular construction for safety and structural integrity in wildland and off-road conditions
- Comfortable seating for 10 crew members
- 40,000 BTU A/C system with heater
SIERRA — Mini Pumper
Mini Pumper
- Compact design reaches fires with limited or no road access
- Does not require a special commercial license to operate
- 4WD standard, 2WD available
PAYETTE — Tactical Tender
Tactical Tender
- Pump-and-roll capability for mobile fire suppression
- Front bumper monitor for direct attack
- Dual hose reels for simultaneous deployment
SUMMIT — Wildland Type 3
Wildland Type 3 Engine
- UL rated 1000 GPM primary pump
- 120 GPM auxiliary pump for pump-and-roll operation
- Handles both structural fires and wildland fires from a single platform
TARGHEE — Wildland Model 34 (Type 3)
Wildland Type 3 Engine
- Collaborative design with Cal Fire — built around real operational input
- 4-door, single axle, 4x4 configuration for rough terrain
- Pump & Roll capability with auxiliary pump
PONDEROSA — Type 6
Type 6 — Urban Quick Response
- Rescue body configuration — fire suppression and rescue on one platform
- Integrated 1.5 Darley 24HP Kubota auxiliary pump
- 250-gallon poly water tank
BIGHORN — WUI (Wildland Urban Interface)
Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Engine
- Responds to both structural and wildland fire incidents from one platform
- 1250–1500 GPM Darley or Waterous midship pump
- PTO or Splitshaft pump options
CASCADE — Water Tender
Water Tender
- 3000 Gallon Poly Water Tank — largest capacity in the BME tender line
- 1250 GPM pump (Waterous or Darley)
- 180-degree dump shoot for rapid water offload
TAHOE — Water Tender
Water Tender
- 2000 Gallon Poly Water Tank — largest single-axle tender in BME's lineup
- 500–1500 GPM pump range (Waterous or Darley)
- Meets ISO ratings for insurance classification support
MAMMOTH — Xtreme Tactical Tender
Xtreme Tactical Tender
- 1250 Gallon Poly Water Tank
- 30 Gallon Foam Cell
- Front monitor for direct attack
SAWTOOTH — Xtreme Type 6
Xtreme Type 6
- Aluminum tubular exoskeleton construction — lightweight yet extremely durable
- 3/16" aluminum panels covering all compartments
- Quarter-inch steel rocker panels on compartment bottoms for off-road impact protection
