Fire Truck Center sources and builds specialty fire apparatus — CAFS foam, dry chemical, and ARFF-adjacent units for hazards plain water can’t handle — each backed by our 150-point inspection, and most backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee. We finance, take trade-ins, and deliver nationwide from our facility in Levittown, Pennsylvania.
What is a CAFS truck
CAFS stands for Compressed Air Foam System. It mixes water, foam concentrate, and compressed air into a durable foam that coats and cools fuel far better than plain water. That foam clings to what it hits, so it stretches a limited water supply and improves knockdown. You’ll see it on brush trucks and structural apparatus. For how CAFS fits against the other apparatus types, read our guide to fire truck types.
Specialty apparatus we carry
This is a thin specialty line — we don’t keep a deep lot. We source these when the right unit comes up, and we build foam brush trucks to spec:
- CAFS and foam units — compressed-air foam and around-the-pump foam systems on brush and structural chassis.
- Dry chemical apparatus — powder-agent trucks for flammable-liquid and industrial fires at fuel depots and industrial sites.
- ARFF-adjacent dry-chem and foam apparatus — specialty units in the family used near airports and fuel hazards. We aren’t an airport crash-truck fleet dealer; this is the dry-chem and foam side of that work.
- Custom foam builds — brush trucks with foam systems on Ford, Ram, or Chevy chassis, built to your spec. See our custom-built brush trucks.
Right now that’s a 2006 Ford F-750 4×4 dry chemical and foam truck. Availability changes fast on a line this thin, so call (215) 559-9119 for current stock.
How we inspect and certify every truck
Every truck we sell passes a 150-point inspection before it’s listed. We check the engine, transmission, axles, brakes, suspension, and the electrical, lighting, and siren packages. On foam and CAFS units we run the pump and foam system for leaks and vacuum problems, and where a truck needs pump certification a third-party company tests it to NFPA standards. Every truck gets fresh fluids and service, and when we find a problem, we fix it before it goes out.
We inspect before we buy, not only before we sell. We stand behind every truck with the 30-day money-back guarantee, so a lemon costs us, not you.
Why departments buy specialty apparatus from us
- 30-day money-back guarantee — return the truck within 30 days for a full refund if you’re not satisfied for any reason. We pay the return freight, and there’s no mileage cap. Almost no one else in this industry offers this.
- We source it or build it — if the exact unit isn’t on the lot, we hunt it down or build a foam brush truck to your spec.
- Financing — through lenders who specialize in emergency vehicles, on a straightforward application.
- Warranty options — service plans from powertrain coverage up to full bumper-to-bumper, quoted per truck.
- Nationwide delivery — we deliver to your station, and every listing shows the specs up front.
How to choose CAFS, dry chem, or foam
Start with the hazard. For structure and wildland fire, where you want more reach out of a limited tank, CAFS or a foam system is the pick — it’s why so many brush trucks run one. For flammable-liquid, fuel, or industrial fire, a dry chemical unit puts down a powder agent for fires water can make worse. Departments near airports or fuel sites sometimes want both, in an ARFF-adjacent build.
If nothing on the lot fits, a custom foam build lets you size the tank, pump, and foam system to the job.
How much does a CAFS or dry chem truck cost
An inspected, service-ready CAFS, dry chem, or foam unit runs about $50,000 to $150,000, depending on the chassis, agent system, and condition. A custom foam brush build starts around $129,000.
| Specialty apparatus | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Used CAFS / dry chem / foam unit | $50,000–$150,000 |
| Custom foam brush build (new, to your spec) | from about $129,000 |
For a full breakdown by apparatus type, see our used fire truck price guide, then call (215) 559-9119 for pricing on what’s in stock.
Frequently asked questions
What is a CAFS fire truck?
CAFS is a Compressed Air Foam System. It blends water, foam concentrate, and compressed air into a durable foam that coats and cools fuel better than plain water, so it stretches a limited water supply and improves knockdown. It’s common on brush and structural apparatus.
Do you carry dry chemical trucks?
Yes. We currently have a 2006 Ford F-750 4×4 dry chemical and foam truck, and we source specialty units as they come up. This is a thin line, so call (215) 559-9119 for current stock.
Can you build a foam truck to our spec?
Yes. We build brush trucks with foam systems on Ford, Ram, or Chevy chassis, configured to your needs. Builds start around $129,000 and can be done in as little as 60 days.
Are your specialty trucks inspected and certified?
Yes. Every truck passes a 150-point inspection, and where a unit needs pump certification, a third-party company tests it to NFPA standards before delivery.
What if the truck isn’t what I expected?
You have 30 days to return it for a full refund if you’re not satisfied for any reason. We pay the return freight, and there’s no mileage cap.
Need a CAFS, dry chem, or foam truck? Call (215) 559-9119 — we’ll source it or build it, with financing and nationwide delivery.
Comparing your options? Check the used fire truck price guide and our custom-built brush trucks, then browse all our used fire trucks for sale.
Shop CAFS & dry chem trucks by manufacturer: Ford, Rosenbauer, and BME.
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