Croatian firefighting units have received six new, specialized 4x4 vehicles designed for forest fires and demanding terrain.
Key facts
- •Six new specialized firefighting vehicles were handed over to Croatian fire departments.
- •The vehicles were funded through the general-purpose functions of forests (OKFŠ) program.
- •The fleet includes 4x4 vehicles with varying water tank capacities designed for demanding terrain.
- •Recipients include four public fire brigades and two volunteer fire departments.
- •Chief Fire Commander Slavko Tucaković noted that the vehicles were built to meet specific requirements from field commanders.
Croatian firefighters have taken delivery of six new, specialized vehicles designed for extinguishing forest fires. A handover ceremony took place on August 26, 2026, at the State Firefighting School in Zagreb, attended by Chief Fire Commander Slavko Tucaković and various local officials.
Vehicle Specifications and Funding
The new vehicles are equipped with 4x4 drives, fire pumps, and large water tanks, specifically designed for interventions in difficult terrain. They were financed through funds for the general-purpose functions of forests (OKFŠ), distributed by the relevant ministry in cooperation with the Croatian Firefighting Association. The delivery included five larger-capacity vehicles and one smaller-capacity vehicle as part of a broader order of 78 total units.
Operational Deployment
The vehicles were allocated to the Public Fire Brigades of Petrinja, Buzet, Imotski, and Županja, as well as the Volunteer Fire Departments of Senj and Brestovac. Chief Fire Commander Slavko Tucaković stated that the equipment will be put into immediate operational use to enhance the readiness of units for outdoor fires and other interventions.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Total Croatia News.
