Case Study: HME Ahrens-Fox Fire Apparatus modernizes fire truck design with IN2 Innovation

HME Ahrens-Fox Fire Apparatus launches industry-first glass cockpit with IN2 Innovation

HME Ahrens-Fox Fire Apparatus, a leading US fire truck manufacturer, partnered with vendor IN2 to design a flagship fire apparatus. Their challenge was to create a vehicle that honored the historic Ahrens-Fox brand legacy while incorporating modern functionality, an ergonomic interior, and advanced technology integration for 21st-century firefighting needs.

IN2 designed the AF1 model, which featured a modernized exterior inspired by classic trucks, a user-centric cab developed with firefighter input, and the industry's first all-digital glass cockpit dashboard. This solution successfully blended legacy aesthetics with cutting-edge innovation, resulting in a vehicle that enhanced firefighter comfort and operational efficiency. The AF1 was well-received across North America, setting a new industry benchmark and positioning HME as a leader in fire apparatus design.

HME Ahrens-Fox Fire Apparatus