# German fire department vehicle acquisitions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/german-fire-department-vehicle-acquisitions
> Updated: 2026-08-21T09:00:27.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The Wülfrath Fire and Rescue Service has commissioned two new specialized vehicles. The first is a nine-seat electric Ford E-Transit Custom Trend crew transport vehicle intended for the children’s fire brigade, which was largely funded by grants from the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. The second is an ODES Workcross 1000 ABS high-terrain Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) for use by the rescue service.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-21: Wülfrath Fire Department acquires new specialized vehicles

The Wülfrath Fire and Rescue Service has introduced two new vehicles: an electric crew transport for the children's fire brigade and an all-terrain Utility Task Vehicle for rescue operations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wlfrath-fire-department-acquires-new-specialized-vehicles

### 2026-07-26: Wardenburg Fire Brigade Unveils New Transport Vehicle and Drone at Family Festival

On 26 July 2026, Wardenburg’s Littel fire department held a family festival, unveiling a new VW Crafter transport vehicle and a rain‑capable drone, both handed over by Mayor Christoph Reents.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wardenburg-fire-brigade-unveils-new-transport-vehicle-and-drone-at-family-festival

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Cite as: German fire department vehicle acquisitions. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/german-fire-department-vehicle-acquisitions