Bradford Fire Apparatus carries a rotating inventory of used rescue trucks for sale, sourced from active fire departments, technical rescue teams, and municipal fleet retirements across the country. Every unit is EVT-inspected and pump-tested before it goes on the lot. If you are searching for a fire rescue truck for sale, you are in the right place.
Structure fires are only part of the call volume most departments run. Vehicle extrications, technical rescues, and mutual aid calls that need extra tool capacity all depend on a rescue truck’s compartment space, onboard power, and specialized equipment. A department without one is stuck improvising with whatever a pumper happens to carry.
Used rescue trucks for sale on the civilian and municipal market come out of service in strong mechanical condition. Departments retire apparatus on a replacement schedule, not because the truck is worn out. A used fire rescue truck with 70,000 to 140,000 miles on it often has a full service life ahead. Buyers who know what to look for can move quickly and save significantly over new custom-built apparatus.
Bradford Fire Apparatus has been sourcing, inspecting, and reselling used fire apparatus for over 50 years. Our president is a retired Fire Chief with Air Force Crash Fire Rescue training. When a rescue truck comes through our lot, it gets evaluated by someone who has operated this equipment in the field, not just inspected it on a checklist.
A rescue pumper combines a full pump package with dedicated compartment space for extrication tools, medical gear, and specialized equipment. It gives a department attack capability and rescue capability in one apparatus. A rescue pumper for sale is the most common configuration in the used market. It’s a practical choice for combination and volunteer departments that need one unit to cover both roles. Our 2011 IH/Spartan Rescue Pumper carries a 1,000-gallon tank and offers generous compartment space for departments needing a versatile first-out unit. Our 2015 Pierce Rescue Pumper seats five firefighters with room for their gear. Our 2014 International Pierce Rescue Pumper is EVT-serviced and certified, ready for service the day it leaves our lot.
Departments running a dedicated technical rescue program (rope rescue, confined space, or heavy extrication) typically need a walk-in body. It’s built around tool storage rather than a water tank. These units carry hydraulic rescue tools, cribbing, generators, and light towers, and they give a rescue squad room to work inside the apparatus rather than around it. We source heavy and walk-in rescue units as they come available. Contact us and tell us your department’s configuration needs, and we will notify you when a matching unit enters our inventory.
Not every department needs a full-size rescue pumper. A light or quick-attack rescue unit, built on a smaller chassis, gives a department fast response for vehicle accidents, medical assists, and initial-attack calls without committing a full engine. Our 2014 Ford F550 4X4 Quick Attack/Rescue is a strong example: nimble on rural roads, plenty of storage for gear, and priced well below a full rescue pumper.
Some rescue pumpers come equipped for a specific mission profile. Our 2013 EONE Typhoon Rescue Pumper carries an 800-gallon tank, a Federal Q siren, and bright LED lighting for scene visibility. Our 2008 Spartan Rescue Pumper comes EVT-certified with a completed 175-point NFPA/DOT inspection. Units like these come through our inventory periodically. Reach out and tell us what your department is looking for.
Compartment layout matters first. Rescue work depends on knowing exactly where a tool lives and being able to reach it fast. Walk around the apparatus and confirm the compartment configuration matches how your crew actually operates, not just how much total storage the spec sheet claims.
Onboard power is the second thing to evaluate on any used rescue truck. Hydraulic rescue tools, scene lighting, and light towers all depend on a generator or hydraulic power take-off system in good working order. Ask about run hours on the generator and when the power system was last serviced. Bradford inspects all onboard power systems as part of our pre-sale process.
Engine and drivetrain history is the third priority, same as any used apparatus. A rescue truck that ran as a first-out unit on a combination department may show different wear than one that ran heavy call volume in an urban district. Our team reviews service history on every used rescue truck for sale before it enters our inventory.
Financing is available on all apparatus. If you are comparing the cost of a used rescue truck for sale against new custom-built apparatus quotes, talk to us. The gap is typically significant, and our units are field-ready before they leave the lot.
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Bradford Fire Apparatus sells fire rescue trucks for sale to departments and organizations of all sizes. Rural volunteer departments add rescue capability to a combination pumper. Other departments upgrade extrication equipment ahead of an ISO review, or replace front-line rescue apparatus with a cost-effective unit. We also work with industrial facilities and technical rescue teams that need a dedicated apparatus for confined space, rope, or vehicle extrication response.
If you are a small or volunteer department operating with a tight budget, financing is available. We work with buyers to find funding solutions and assist with budget planning for apparatus purchases. Buying a used rescue truck from Bradford means you get a thoroughly vetted unit, not a blind auction purchase.
We encourage every buyer to visit our facility in Jonesboro, Illinois and inspect any used rescue truck for sale in person before committing. Climb on it, drive it, check the compartments, and bring your own mechanic if you want a second set of eyes. We have nothing to hide. The trucks speak for themselves.
Call us at 618-559-9145 or contact us online to ask about current rescue trucks for sale, get specifications on a specific unit, or schedule a visit.
Used rescue trucks for sale vary in price depending on configuration, tank size, and condition. A rescue pumper in the used market typically runs $95,000 to $190,000 depending on compartment layout, tank capacity, and mileage. Light and quick-attack rescue units, built on a smaller chassis, usually start lower, in the $60,000 to $110,000 range. Browse our current inventory above for live pricing on available units.
A rescue pumper combines a full pump package and water tank with compartment space for rescue tools. It gives a department one apparatus that covers both fire attack and extrication response. A heavy or walk-in rescue truck typically skips the pump entirely and dedicates the whole body to tool storage, generators, and specialized equipment for technical rescue work. Most combination and volunteer departments run a rescue pumper. Departments with a dedicated technical rescue program often add a heavy rescue truck alongside their engine fleet.
Bradford Fire Apparatus ships and delivers apparatus nationwide. Most buyers are not local to our Jonesboro, Illinois facility. We work with departments across the country and can arrange transport directly to your station. Contact us to discuss delivery options.
Equipment varies by unit and prior department. Most rescue pumpers come with compartment space pre-configured for hydraulic tools, cribbing, and medical gear, and many include onboard generators or light towers. Ask us about the specific unit you are interested in and we will walk you through exactly what is included.
Warranty coverage on used apparatus varies by unit. Some trucks come with remaining manufacturer powertrain coverage. Ask us about the specific rescue truck you are interested in and we will walk you through what is included.
