# Ford Ranger Super Duty Fire Response Unit development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ford-ranger-super-duty-fire-response-unit-development > Updated: 2026-08-22T23:03:44.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Ford Australia, in collaboration with Deakin University and XL Service Bodies, has introduced the Ranger Super Duty Fire Response Unit. Initially unveiled as a prototype at the AFAC conference in Melbourne, the vehicle is designed as an early-intervention platform for emergency services, particularly for urban-interface areas where residential zones meet bushland. The vehicle features a Super Cab layout to balance equipment load space with protected cabin storage for first aid and communication systems. Technical specifications include a high-flow pump and an ultra-high-pressure pump. To support operations, the unit utilizes solar-capable battery-powered auxiliary systems, which removes the need for petrol or diesel generators. Following the prototype unveiling, further details confirmed the vehicle is built on a reinforced chassis with a 4500kg gross vehicle mass and a payload capacity of up to 1885kg. The unit is priced from $86,490 before on-road costs and is part of a broader development context including the Ford Pro Converter program in Australia and New Zealand. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-22: Ford unveils Ranger Super Duty firefighting vehicle Ford Australia and Deakin University have unveiled the Ford Ranger Super Duty Fire Response Unit, a custom vehicle designed to help first responders reach fire incidents more quickly. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ford-unveils-ranger-super-duty-firefighting-vehicle ### 2026-08-19: Ford Australia unveils Ranger Super Duty Fire Response Unit prototype Ford Australia has debuted a Ranger Super Duty Fire Response Unit prototype designed for rapid early intervention in bushfire and emergency situations. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ford-australia-unveils-ranger-super-duty-fire-response-unit-prototype --- Cite as: Ford Ranger Super Duty Fire Response Unit development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ford-ranger-super-duty-fire-response-unit-development