ZIEGLER announces major order for firefighting vehicles

ZIEGLER and MAN have announced a significant order for 83 new HLF 20 firefighting vehicles for the professional fire departments of Munich and Augsburg, as reported by ZIEGLER.

The first two prototypes will be delivered by the end of 2025, with the remaining 81 vehicles arriving by the end of 2028.

Three of these vehicles are designated for Augsburg’s fire department.

The vehicles are built on a MAN TGM 16.320 4×2 Euro 6 chassis and feature compact dimensions, making them well-suited for urban environments.

Vehicle specifications and innovations

The vehicles are noted for their compact dimensions: an overall length of 8,040 mm, width of 2,440 mm, and height of 3,200 mm.

ZIEGLER, as the general contractor, is providing the chassis, superstructure, and a significant portion of the firefighting equipment.

Jörg Fiebach, Project Manager at the Munich Fire Department, stated: “We will set another milestone with the new generation of vehicles.”

ZIEGLER’s ALPAS system has been adapted to ensure the vehicles meet the demands of urban firefighting, providing ample space for equipment and maintaining a low center of gravity for optimal driving characteristics.

The vehicles also include the Z-Cab, configured for a crew of 1+7 and certified under ECE R29-3 safety standards.

Connectivity and digital integration

A key feature of the new vehicles is the inclusion of ZIEGLER’s digital products, Z-Connect and Z-Remote, which enable full connectivity among the fleet.

Johannes Taglang, Product Manager for Digital Products at ZIEGLER, commented: “The future of connected firefighting vehicles starts here – with Z-Connect.”

These technologies are designed to increase the efficiency and coordination of emergency services and support the future needs of connected and digitalized emergency services.

The professional fire department of Munich is setting a new benchmark in connectivity, efficiency, service, and safety with these smart vehicle solutions.

Advanced equipment for urban firefighting

The city of Munich requires firefighting vehicles with a small turning circle of less than 15 meters to navigate narrow and difficult-to-pass streets.

The flexible ALPAS system and the low road chassis of the new vehicles address these needs, ensuring they are ideally suited for densely built-up urban areas.

Jörg Fiebach added: “We are delighted that ZIEGLER’s tailor-made concept meets our exact requirements.

The new vehicles are perfectly adapted to the urban conditions in Munich and offer the necessary maneuverability and flexibility for our operations.”