Boise Mobile Equipment

What Boise Mobile Equipment does

BME Fire Trucks (legal name: BME Fire Trucks; formerly Boise Mobile Equipment) is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer of custom wildland fire apparatus founded in 1990 and headquartered at 4600 S Apple Street, Boise, Idaho. The company designs and builds a comprehensive lineup of specialized vehicles — Type 3, Type 4, Type 5, Type 6, Xtreme Type 6, Wildland-Urban Interface engines, Tactical Tenders, Water Tenders, Crew Carriers, Rescue units, and Mini Pumpers — engineered for rugged off-road wildfire response. Its core technology rests on proprietary tubular body construction for crew rollover protection, stainless steel plumbing for durability, dual Darley pump configurations for redundancy and pump-and-roll capability, a 7-step paint process backed by a seven-year warranty, and in-house custom fabrication supported by 3D design visualization tooling that lets buyers confirm specs before production.

BME serves federal agencies (CAL FIRE, BLM, USFS), state forestry services, municipal fire departments, and independent fire districts across the United States and Canada. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time custom apparatus build orders, supplemented by aftermarket parts and service through authorized dealers and a small direct-to-consumer merchandise e-commerce store. The company distributes through a national dealer network of 20+ partners, direct factory sales via a National Sales Manager, National Dealer Manager, and Regional Sales Representatives, and government procurement vehicles including the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract, GSA Schedule, and HGACBuy. The firm is investing in a new Boise campus intended to double production capacity and enable simultaneous multi-line manufacturing. BME holds NFPA, FAMA, EVT certifications and operates without external institutional capital as a bootstrapped, founder-controlled enterprise under President Chad Moffat.

Name

Boise Mobile Equipment

Legal name

BME Fire Trucks

Website

https://bmefire.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

BME Fire Trucks is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer founded in 1990 that designs and builds custom wildland fire apparatus — Type 3 through Type 6 engines, WUI units, tenders, and crew carriers — for federal, state, municipal, and Canadian fire agencies via a US dealer network and cooperative purchasing contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Apparatus Manufacturing

NAICS

Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing (336120)

SIC

Truck & Bus Bodies (3713)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Truck Manufacturing (Fire/Rescue/Military-Commercial/Expedition) (IMACABAG)

Keywords

• Wildland fire apparatus
• Fire truck manufacturing
• Emergency response vehicles
• Fire suppression equipment
• Custom fire engines

Headquarters

HQ city

Boise

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Fire Apparatus Manufacturing: BME designs and manufactures custom wildland fire trucks including Type 3, Type 4, Type 5, Type 6, Xtreme Type 6, Tactical Tenders, Water Tenders, Crew Carriers, Rescue units, and Mini Pumpers. Each apparatus is built to customer specifications with various chassis options, pump configurations, tank capacities, and equipment packages. Revenue is generated through one-time custom build orders to government agencies, fire departments, and fire districts.
2. Parts and Service: BME provides parts and service support through authorized dealers and direct contact. The company stocks parts for common models and offers 24-48 hour availability for Targhee parts. Service support is available for maintenance and repairs.
3. Merchandise Store: BME operates an e-commerce store selling branded merchandise including calendars, apparel (t-shirts, jackets, sweatshirts), accessories (water bottles, stickers, patches), and promotional items with prices ranging from $3 to $88.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Boise Mobile Equipment (BME Fire Trucks) designs and manufactures custom wildland fire apparatus — including Type 3, Type 4, Type 5, Type 6, Xtreme Type 6, WUI engines, tactical tenders, water tenders, crew carriers, rescue units, and mini pumpers — built to customer specifications with tubular body construction, stainless steel plumbing, and dual pump configurations for rugged off-road firefighting. The company also provides parts and service support through authorized dealers and operates a branded merchandise e-commerce store.

Product overview

BME Fire Trucks is a manufacturer of wildland fire apparatus, offering a comprehensive portfolio of specialized fire trucks designed for wildfire suppression, wildland-urban interface response, and crew transport. The product lineup includes Type 3, Type 4, Type 5, and Type 6 engines, Xtreme variants, WUI engines, tactical and water tenders, crew carriers, rescue vehicles, and mini pumpers. Each category features multiple named models with varying specifications. The company also operates a merchandise store. All apparatus are built with tubular body construction, stainless steel plumbing, and pump-and-roll capabilities, with products distributed through a dealer network and cooperative purchasing programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Type 3 Engine Wildland fire apparatus designed for rugged off-road terrain, available in multiple configurations including Cal Fire Model 34, Targhee, Summit, Rocky Mountain, and Tamarack variants. Features tubular constructed body and pump-and-roll capability. Built for municipal and federal fire departments.
• Type 4 Engine Brush engine designed for active wildfires in light fuel or remote regions, featuring 800-gallon water tank and pump-and-roll capability. Model includes Aspen. Designed for fire departments responding to wildland fire incidents.
• Type 5 Engine Built on medium-duty chassis with 400-500 gallon poly tank and up to 23,000 lbs GVWR, offering extra capacity compared to Type 6. Model includes STANLEY. Designed for fire departments needing enhanced water capacity.
• Type 6 Engine Versatile, maneuverable apparatus engineered for wildland and municipal response with pump-and-roll capabilities. Models include Ponderosa and McCall. Designed for initial attack and wildfire suppression operations.
• Xtreme Type 6 High-performance off-road firefighting apparatus designed for frontline operations with rugged capabilities. Model includes Sawtooth. Manufactured to break tradition and exceed industry standards.
• WUI (Wildland Urban Interface) Engine Versatile engine capable of responding to both structural and wildland fires with maneuverability and pump-and-roll capability. Models include Bighorn and Sabertooth. Designed for departments operating in wildland-urban interface zones.
• Xtreme Tactical Tender Delivers up to 1,250 gallons with 55-inch military tires and custom fire protection accessories. Models include Mammoth and Clearwater. Designed for departments requiring high-capacity water delivery and off-road maneuverability.
• Tactical Tender Multi-purpose apparatus combining wildland fire engine functions with pump-and-roll capabilities, available in poly or steel tank options with 1,000-3,000 gallon capacity. Model includes Payette. Designed for water delivery and fire suppression operations.
• Water Tender Designed to deliver maximum water to firelines with minimum 1,000 gallon capacity, enabling water supply from natural sources. Models include Cascade and Tahoe. Designed for fire departments requiring mobile water supply.
• Crew Carrier Transports wildland firefighting crews to frontlines with tubular skeleton design for rollover protection. Models include Sequoia and BLM Style. Designed for federal and state agencies needing crew transport.
• Rescue Unit Emergency rescue apparatus available in light or medium configurations with customized storage and roll-up doors. Models include Light Rescue and Medium Rescue/Wasatch. Designed for fire departments requiring rescue capabilities.
• Mini Pumper Compact wildland apparatus with 300 gallon water tank, 750-1500 GPM pump, and roll-up doors for rapid response. Model includes Sierra. Designed for fire departments needing compact, rapid-response vehicles.
• Parts and Service Support Parts and service support provided through authorized dealers and direct contact with BME Fire Trucks. Company stocks parts for common models and offers 24-48 hour availability for Targhee parts. Service support available for maintenance and repairs. Designed for fire departments and agencies owning BME apparatus.
• BME Merchandise Store Online store offering branded merchandise including calendars, apparel (t-shirts, jackets, sweatshirts), accessories (water bottles, stickers, patches), and promotional items with prices ranging from $3 to $88. Designed for fire service personnel, brand supporters, and individual consumers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7-year warranty on paint finish
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pierce ManufacturingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance partnership with Pierce Manufacturing announced by BME President. This relationship allows BME products to be sold in more markets through Pierce dealerships and enables collaboration on cutting-edge products and engines that will continue to push the wildland envelope. Utilizing Pierce dealerships and service centers enhances customer support with better response times, training, service locations, and options while maintaining the BME customer experience.
• SourcewellcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBME has partnered with Sourcewell to offer government agencies, municipal fire departments, fire districts, and others the opportunity to purchase fire apparatus effectively and efficiently through cooperative purchasing. The Sourcewell contract saves time and resources by eliminating the competitive bidding process while providing competitive pricing through volume purchasing.
• Firematic Supply Co.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFirematic Supply Co. joined the BME Fire Trucks dealer network in November 2024, expanding BME's reach through their distribution and service capabilities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bmefire
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@bmefiretrucks
• Facebookfacebook.com/BMEFire
• Instagraminstagram.com/bmefire

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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