Used Fire Trucks for Sale Inventory

Fire Truck Center sells used fire trucks that departments across the country put straight into frontline service — each one 150-point inspected and third-party NFPA-certified, most backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee. We finance, take trade-ins, and deliver nationwide from our facility in Levittown, Pennsylvania.

Why departments buy from Fire Truck Center

Every used fire truck we sell passes a 150-point inspection and a third-party pump or aerial certification to NFPA standards, and most come with a 30-day money-back guarantee. We finance, take trade-ins, and deliver nationwide from Levittown, Pennsylvania.

• 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.
• 150-point inspection and NFPA certification — we inspect the engine, transmission, axles, brakes, suspension, and all electrical systems, then a third-party company pump-tests or aerial-certifies the truck to NFPA standards.
• Low-corrosion, well-kept trucks — most of our trucks come from small Southern departments with little corrosion, often reserve units with low miles. Our cutoff is generally 100,000 miles and 10,000 hours.
• Delivery in weeks, not years — a new fire truck runs a two-to-three-year factory lead time. We’ve delivered used trucks within a few weeks of a department saying yes.
• Financing, trade-ins, and nationwide delivery — financing through lenders who specialize in emergency vehicles, trade-ins welcome, and delivery to your station anywhere in the country.

Browse by apparatus type

Each apparatus type has its own page with inventory, specs, and buying guidance.

• Pumpers & fire engines — high-capacity engines with 1,250–2,000 GPM pumps for first-due response.
• Aerials & quints — ladder trucks, platforms, and quints with 60–135 feet of reach, third-party aerial-certified.
• Wildland & brush — used 4×4 units and custom builds from $129,000, ready in as little as 60 days.
• Rescues — light and heavy, walk-in and non-walk-in, wet and dry.
• Tankers & water tenders — high-capacity water up to 3,000-plus gallons for rural response; scarce, so they move fast.
• CAFS & dry chem — dry chemical, CAFS, and foam apparatus for fuel and industrial hazards.

How buying a used fire truck from us works

1. Find your truck — browse the inventory above or call (215) 559-9119, and we’ll match a truck to your specs and budget.
2. Inspect it yourself or schedule a third-party inspection — come to our Levittown, Pennsylvania facility to inspect the truck in person before you commit, or have a local fire truck shop go over it and be your pair of eyes.
3. Agree on terms — we settle on a fair price, set up financing if you need it, and take your trade-in if you have one.
4. We deliver — in most cases we drive the truck to your station; larger aerials are driven to save on carrier costs.
5. 30-day guarantee — you have 30 days to make sure the truck is right, with a full refund if it isn’t.

Used or new

Against a brand-new truck, a used unit saves anywhere from hundreds of thousands to over a million dollars, and skips the two-to-three-year factory wait. We also build new brush and light-rescue trucks from $129,000, with a 5-year Ford chassis warranty and up to a 3-year warranty on firefighting components. Comparing options? Start with the used fire truck price guide, or see how our builds work.

What departments say

“We recently purchased a 2010 Ferrara 77-foot quint from The Fire Truck Center. We quickly agreed on a fair price and there were no nickel and diming after the fact. When we took delivery, it had been detailed and was in like-new condition. The few minor issues were addressed and repaired before we drove the truck off the lot.” — Mark W. Tetreault, Fire Chief, Northwood NH Fire Department (5-star Google review)

About Fire Truck Center

Fire Truck Center has sold and serviced emergency vehicles since 2009, with used fire apparatus a focus since 2015 — hundreds of trucks delivered to departments in nearly every state. Read more about us.

Frequently asked questions

How much do used fire trucks cost?

It depends on the apparatus type, age, hours, and condition. We carry budget engines under $100,000 — and in some cases under $50,000 — up through newer, low-mileage units and aerials into the six figures. See the used fire truck price guide for ranges by type, or call (215) 559-9119 for pricing on what’s in stock.

Are your used fire trucks inspected and certified?

Yes. Every truck passes a 150-point inspection, and a third-party company pump-tests or aerial-certifies it to NFPA standards before delivery.

Can I inspect a truck before I buy it?

Yes, and we recommend it. Departments come to our Levittown, Pennsylvania facility to inspect the truck in person before purchase, or hire a local fire truck shop to do the work for you. Then we deliver it to your station.

Do you offer financing and take trade-ins?

Both. Financing runs through lenders who specialize in emergency vehicles, and we take trade-ins in good condition. If a trade doesn’t meet our standards, we’ll point you toward selling it on your own.

What if the truck isn’t right after it’s delivered?

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.

Do you deliver nationwide?

Yes. We’ve delivered to departments in nearly every state. In most cases we drive the truck to you or have it shipped by a carrier.
Find the right truck for your department. Call (215) 559-9119 or browse the inventory above — inspected, guaranteed, and delivered nationwide.

Shop by manufacturer: Browse used fire trucks by builder — Pierce, E-One, Rosenbauer, Sutphen, Spartan — or see all makes on our fire truck manufacturers page.