TANKER APPARATUS

Let’s talk shuttle strategy and refill setup.

Tankers can be the difference between having water and waiting for it. In rural areas, on the edge of hydrant coverage, in the middle of the backcountry, or anywhere water supply is limited, a tanker keeps attack lines moving, supports sustained suppression, and improves operational flexibility on the fireground. Because no two response areas are the same, tanker design is all about matching capacity, access, and refill strategy to how a department actually operates.

Commercial Emergency Equipment is Canada’s largest apparatus supplier, and the team works with departments across the country to specify tankers that fit local staffing, licensing, and response requirements. Options range from commercial-cab stock builds, to offroad monster tactical tankers, to custom-chassis combination apparatus and more. Commercial commonly builds smaller single-rear-axle tankers that suit volunteer and composite departments where commercial licensing is a challenge. For departments that need maximum water on scene, larger 3,000+ gallon configurations provide high-capacity supply for extended operations.

Commercial has a robust stock and accelerated delivery program and can get trucks on the ground for your municipality quickly. Pumper-tanker combinations are also available to add pump capability and operational versatility when a single unit needs to do more. Whether the priority is simplicity, capacity, or a fully engineered build, we’ll help you meet the goal: deliver water reliably where and when it’s needed.