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SIERRA — Mini Pumper
Due to its compact size, BME Mini Pumper is the well suited fire apparatus for dealing with hard-to-reach fires with little to no road access.
Model Overview
Due to its compact size, BME Mini Pumper is the well suited fire apparatus for dealing with hard-to-reach fires with little to no road access. The Sierra is configured to fit the needs of individual departments. It's user-friendly, cost-effective, agile, and does not require a special license to operate. Built with 4WD (or 2WD) with 300 gallons of water and a 750–1500 GPM pump.
Well suited for departments needing agile, cost-effective fire suppression capability in urban alleys, rural roads, trails, and other areas where larger apparatus cannot operate. No special license required lowers staffing barriers.
Feature Highlights
Standout Features
- Compact design reaches fires with limited or no road access
- Does not require a special commercial license to operate
- 4WD standard, 2WD available
- 300 Gallon Poly Water Tank
- 12 Gallon Foam Cell
- 750–1500 GPM pump capability
Chassis and Power
- Ford F550
- Dodge 5500
- Chevy 5500
- 4WD (standard)
- 2WD (available)
Pump and Water Package
- Waterous
- Darley
- 750–1500 GPM range
Operational Fit
Well suited for departments needing agile, cost-effective fire suppression capability in urban alleys, rural roads, trails, and other areas where larger apparatus cannot operate. No special license required lowers staffing barriers.
At-a-Glance Specs
| Water Tank | 300 Gallon Poly |
|---|---|
| Foam Cell | 12 Gallon |
| Pump Output | 750–1500 GPM |
| Drive | 4WD or 2WD |
| Chassis | Ford F550, Dodge 5500, or Chevy 5500 |
| Hose Reel | Hannay with Electric Rewind |
| Doors | Roll-up or Slam Door Options |
| Lighting | Whelen Standard + Tomar / Firetech Options |
| Console | Custom BME |
| Winterization | Available |
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
