# Armored Fire Truck Alternatives The Lenco FireCat Can Stop Bullets and Budding Blazes By Michael Hines | Published 2017-03-16 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenco-firecat References: [thedrive](http://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/8342/bearcat-manufacturer-lenco-has-made-an-armored-fire-truck?xid=the-drive_socialflow_twitter) & [lencoarmor](http://www.lencoarmor.com/bearcat-x3-firecat/) The Lenco FireCat is a different type of armored car. The [Ford](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f100-eluminator) [Super Duty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-duty-carhartt)-based vehicle is designed to fight small fires that break out in areas too crowded or dangerous for a traditional fire truck to go. It can hold up to 500 gallons of water in its on-board water tank and is capable of spraying anywhere from 125-500 gallons per minute. In terms of armor, the Lenco FireCat is strong enough to withstand .50 caliber bullets. Powering the Lenco FireCat is a turbocharged 6.7-liter V8 engine making an incredible 925 lb-ft of torque. All this torque is necessary to move the FireCat. Although its weight is not disclosed the mini fire truck must weigh a few tons given its capabilities and armor. The Lenco FireCat is priced at between $200,000-$275,000. That seems like a lot, but full-fledged fire trucks can easily cost $1 million or more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Armored Fire Trucks:** The trend of developing armored fire trucks presents an opportunity to enhance safety and firefighting capabilities in high-risk situations. - **Mini Fire Trucks:** The trend of designing mini fire trucks offers a solution for accessing crowded or dangerous areas where traditional fire trucks cannot reach. - **Advanced Firefighting Technology:** The trend of incorporating advanced technology, such as increased water capacity and superior armor, revolutionizes the firefighting industry by improving effectiveness and efficiency. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The automotive industry has an opportunity to explore the production of armored fire trucks, catering to the needs of firefighting departments worldwide. - **Emergency Services:** The emergency services industry can benefit from the development of mini fire trucks, enabling them to respond to emergencies in challenging environments. - **Defense and Security:** The defense and security industry can leverage advanced firefighting technology, providing armored vehicles with firefighting capabilities for scenarios requiring both protection and suppression. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Armored Tactical SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-rezvani.md) - [Fully-Armored Electric Vehicle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/us-armor-group-armored-lucid-air-sapphire.md) - [Upgraded Armored Defender Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octa-edition-one.md) - [Ultra-Tactical Next-Gen SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-rezvani-tank.md) - [Rugged Rescue Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-rescue-vehicle.md) - [Carbon-Shelled Camper Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armadillo-crawler-s.md) - [Trailblazing American Hypertrucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypertruck.md) - [Fortified Electric SUV Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lac-hong-900-lx.md) - [Electric Superhero Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p64-lancehead.md)