The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has awarded Burton’s Fire a second major contract for 30 additional Rosenbauer Model 34 Type 3 wildland engines, expanding its wildland fleet as the agency continues to modernise its apparatus.
The latest order follows an initial 2025 contract for 15 units, bringing CAL FIRE’s total commitment to 45 Rosenbauer Model 34 Type 3 engines. The expansion of the wildland fleet is intended to strengthen wildfire response capability, improve firefighter safety and support operations during increasingly severe fire seasons.
Rosenbauer America, a manufacturer of firefighting apparatus and emergency response technology, produces the Model 34 Type 3 at its facility in Lyons, South Dakota. The engine is designed for wildland and all-risk firefighting, particularly in rugged terrain and wildland–urban interface environments.
The Model 34 Type 3 includes a Darley two-stage fire pump, a 500-gallon water tank, an off-road capable chassis and design features intended to improve stability, mobility and crew safety during extended operations in high-heat and high-smoke conditions.
Ernie Young, Western Regional Manager for Rosenbauer America, said: “CAL FIRE’s continued investment in the Model 34 Type 3 reflects the operational realities firefighters face today.
“These engines are designed, built, and tested for extreme-duty performance. Our team takes great pride in delivering apparatus crews can depend on season after season.”
CAL FIRE is responsible for fire protection across millions of acres in California’s State Responsibility Areas and provides services to hundreds of cities and local agencies. The department responds to hundreds of thousands of incidents annually, including wildfires, storms and large-scale mutual aid operations.
Burton’s Fire, which is working with CAL FIRE and Rosenbauer on specification, production and delivery of the vehicles, said the partnership supports long-term operational readiness.
