Model Fire Trucks

Collecting fire trucks is a pastime in and of itself. Some of the earliest fire truck models came out in the 1970s and were released by AMT. The first few models were American LaFrance trucks that included a pumper, a rear-mount aerial ladder truck, and a rear-mount articulating boom truck. All three of these original kits have been re-issued in the past few years.

Die-cast fire truck collectibles are some of the hottest types right now. Vintage designs of fire trucks - some dating from the 1920s - have become extremely popular and are available in high levels of craftsmanship with some of the most intricate details reproduced flawlessly. These trucks celebrate some of the most important machines man ever created and are extremely precise. Many collectors look for specific insignia or stickers on the side of the model, and many collect trucks from a certain era, region, or city.

Antique fire trucks come in many shapes and forms. Some look more like tractors and others look like the trucks you can find on a farm. Others resemble old Model T cars while others look just like the ones you see on the street today. The Internet is one of the best places to find model fire trucks in both vintage and new models.