(Iveco Lightweight 4×4)
The Iveco Lightweight 4×4 is a highly manoeuvrable fire engine designed to access locations that may be difficult for larger appliances to reach. Its compact size and off-road capability make it particularly effective in rural areas, narrow lanes, woodland environments and challenging terrain, while still carrying a wide range of firefighting equipment.
Quick Facts
Equipment
Hose reels, ladders, breathing apparatus and specialist rescue tools
Water Supply
Onboard water tank and pumping capability
Incidents
Wildfires, rural fires, flooding and incidents in remote or difficult-to-access locations.
Crew
Typically 2-4 firefighters
Operational Role
The Lightweight 4×4 supports a variety of emergency incidents where agility and access are essential.
Its smaller size allows crews to reach areas that larger fire engines may struggle to access, helping maintain an effective response across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.
Typical incidents include:
✓ Wildfires and grass fires
✓ Rural and woodland fires
✓ Flooding and severe weather events
✓ Remote property fires
✓ Accessing incidents via narrow roads and tracks
✓ Supporting larger operational incidents
What Does It Carry?
Despite its compact size, the Lightweight 4×4 carries a comprehensive range of firefighting and incident response equipment, such as;
Firefighting Equipment
- Hose reels and firefighting hoses
- Portable pumps
- Breathing apparatus
- Thermal imaging cameras
- Wildfire firefighting equipment
Rural &
Environmental Incidents
- Wildfire beaters
- Knapsack sprayers
- Environmental protection equipment
- Portable water delivery equipment
Rescue Equipment
- Casualty care equipment
- Portable lighting
- Communication equipment
- Tools for minor rescue and support operations
Built for agility
Did you know?
The Lightweight 4×4 is specifically designed to reach locations where larger fire engines may be unable to operate safely, providing firefighters with a rapid and effective response capability in rural and off-road environments.
Where does the water come from?
Our fire engines carry their own onboard water supply and foam. Crews can also replenish water from:
- Fire hydrants
- Ponds
- Rivers
- Lakes
- Other approved open water sources
This flexibility helps firefighters maintain water supplies wherever they are needed.