Commander Series

When your department needs a fire tanker or tender built around its specific water supply, equipment, and response requirements, the Osco Commander Series provides a customizable apparatus solution designed for demanding fire-service operations.

Commander Series trucks can be configured with either a T-304 stainless steel tank or a high impact-resistant copolymer polypropylene (CPP) tank, giving departments options when selecting the right tank construction for their apparatus. Like other Osco custom trucks, Commander Series tankers can be designed around the specific needs and priorities of your department.

A Custom Fire Tanker Built Around Your Department

Fire departments don’t all operate under the same conditions. Service area, available water sources, terrain, equipment requirements, response procedures, and department preferences can all influence how a tanker or tender should be configured.

Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, Osco builds Commander Series apparatus around the needs of the department.

From tank material and configuration to the other custom options incorporated into the apparatus, the goal is to provide a fire tanker that supports the way your department responds.

Designed to Support Water Supply Operations

Fire tankers and tenders play an important role in transporting water to emergency scenes, particularly in areas where an adequate water supply may not be immediately available.

For rural departments and other operations where hydrant access may be limited, the ability to transport and efficiently deliver water can be a critical part of fireground operations.

Commander Series fire tankers are designed to provide departments with a custom mobile water supply solution while allowing the apparatus to be configured for the conditions in which it will operate.

Commander Series Fire Tank Options

One of the key decisions when planning a Commander Series apparatus is tank construction. Osco offers both T-304 stainless steel and high impact-resistant CPP poly fire tanks, allowing departments to select a tank option based on their apparatus and operational requirements.

T-304 Stainless Steel Fire Tanks

Osco constructs its stainless steel fire tanks from T-304 stainless steel with a #4 polished finish.

Each tank is built with either a mild steel or stainless steel U-shaped skid and constructed to withstand the pressure and stress associated with demanding fire-service and off-road use.

Stainless steel provides departments with an established tank construction option that can be incorporated into a custom Commander Series apparatus.

High Impact-Resistant Poly Fire Tanks

Osco manufactures its poly fire tanks from high impact-resistant copolymer polypropylene (CPP).

These tanks can be custom-built in different sizes and shapes, providing flexibility when designing the tank around the requirements and available space of the apparatus.

Osco poly fire tanks are also designed for straightforward installation and can be moved after installation when necessary. Their construction makes them easy to clean and maintain.

Osco’s CPP poly fire tanks carry a limited lifetime warranty, providing an additional consideration for departments evaluating their tank options.

Stainless Steel vs. Poly Fire Tanks

Choosing between stainless steel and poly tank construction depends on your department’s apparatus design, preferences, and operational requirements. Osco offers both options so the tank can be selected as part of the overall custom truck design.

Osco can help your department evaluate the available options and determine which tank construction best fits the intended apparatus.

Custom Commander Series Options

The tank is only one part of a fire tanker. Commander Series trucks include the custom capabilities available with Osco apparatus, allowing departments to plan a truck around their equipment and operational priorities.

Depending on the apparatus configuration and department requirements, customization can address areas such as:

• Tank material, size, and configuration
• Chassis selection and apparatus layout
• Pumping and water-delivery requirements
• Equipment and storage needs
• Water discharge and deployment requirements
• Other department-specific apparatus features

This flexibility allows departments to focus on building a truck that supports their actual response procedures rather than adapting those procedures to a predetermined apparatus design.

Commander Series Foam Tender Configurations

The Commander Series isn’t limited to water transport. Osco also builds Foam Tender configurations capable of carrying up to 5,000 gallons of firefighting foam concentrate.

These specialized apparatus can be configured to gravity-feed or pump foam for firefighting operations.

For facilities and departments requiring greater foam capabilities, learn more about Osco’s custom Foam Tender trucks, including available tank materials, foam pumps, fire-rated pumps, proportioning systems, plumbing, and other configuration options.

Why Choose an Osco Commander Series Fire Tanker?

A custom fire tanker should do more than transport water. It should fit the department, the response area, and the way crews operate.

Commander Series apparatus offer departments:

• Custom-built fire tanker and tender configurations
• T-304 stainless steel or CPP poly tank options
• High impact-resistant custom poly tank construction
• Limited lifetime warranty on CPP poly fire tanks
• Flexible apparatus and equipment configurations
• Construction designed for demanding fire-service conditions
• Foam Tender configurations for specialized firefighting requirements

By considering the apparatus as a complete system rather than simply selecting a tank, departments can develop a truck better aligned with both current operations and long-term fleet needs.

Frequently Asked Questions About Commander Series Fire Tankers

What is an Osco Commander Series fire tanker?

The Commander Series is Osco’s customizable fire tanker and tender solution. These trucks can be configured around a department’s water supply, equipment, apparatus, and response requirements, with both stainless steel and CPP poly fire tank options available.

What is the difference between a stainless steel and poly fire tank?

The primary difference is the tank construction. Osco stainless steel tanks are manufactured from T-304 stainless steel with a #4 polished finish, while Osco poly tanks are manufactured from high impact-resistant copolymer polypropylene. Poly tanks can also be custom-built in different sizes and shapes. The appropriate choice depends on the department’s apparatus and operational requirements.

What are Osco poly fire tanks made from?

Osco poly fire tanks are manufactured from high impact-resistant copolymer polypropylene (CPP). They can be custom-built in different sizes and shapes and are designed to be easy to install, clean, and maintain.

Do Osco poly fire tanks have a warranty?

Yes. Osco’s CPP poly fire tanks carry a limited lifetime warranty. Departments can contact Osco for complete warranty information and terms applicable to their apparatus.

Can a Commander Series fire tanker be customized?

Yes. Commander Series apparatus are custom-built so departments can plan tank construction, apparatus configuration, equipment requirements, and other features around their specific operational needs.

Can the Commander Series be built as a Foam Tender?

Yes. Commander Series Foam Tender configurations can carry up to 5,000 gallons of firefighting foam concentrate and can be designed to gravity-feed or pump foam depending on the apparatus configuration.

Build a Commander Series Tanker for Your Department

Your fire tanker should be designed around the way your department operates. Osco Tank & Truck Sales can help you evaluate tank construction, apparatus configuration, water supply needs, equipment requirements, and other considerations when planning your Commander Series truck.

Contact Osco Tank & Truck Sales to discuss your department’s requirements and start planning a custom Commander Series fire tanker or tender.