
The Best Toy Fire Trucks
- Gary B.
- UPDATED March 29, 2019
- in RC & toy vehicles
Green Toys
Eco Fire Truck
Firefighting is the ultimate dream job for young children. What’s not to like about driving around a massive red truck equipped with gushing hoses designed to battle fiery infernos? While most kids aspire for a piece of the action like drift cars or remote controlled helicopters, fire truck toys are a solid alternative. We’ve got 15 impressive toy fire trucks for your playroom rescue squad.
Our Top Picks

Best Overall
Green Toys' Eco-Friendly Fire Truck

Upgrade Choice
kidsclub Ride On Fire Truck

Best Budget Buy
Bruder Toys Fire Engine
How to ChoosE the Best Toy Fire Truck
Hold on to your helmet, because there is an abundance of hot fire truck toys to choose from. In the section below, we’ll help you hose down the competition by honing in on 15 of the top options. Bad jokes aside, we’ve got the rundown on the top toys for junior firefighters.
1. Recommended Age
It’s import to consider your child’s age when choosing an appropriate toy. Brightly colored low-tech toys work well for toddlers. Children this age also respond well to bright lights and soothing sounds. However, special effect buttons need to be large and easy to engage.
Preschoolers engage in more problem solving and imaginative play. As such, firetrucks with moving parts, accompanying figurines, and electronic features work well. What’s more, more delicate materials, such as wood and thin plastic, is better suited for children of this age.
2. Type
It’s also important to consider exactly what type of fire truck your starry-eyed wonder is after.
- Classic:
Classic wooden or even plastic firetrucks are like catapults for budding imaginations. Children must engage their right brain to come up with unique scenarios, movements, and effects. - Remote Control:
While remote control vehicles don’t encourage much movement, they do teach children about cause and effect. These fire trucks should be reserved for older children. - Ride-on:
Plastic doesn’t always get the best rep, but it’s budget-friendly, super durable, and easy to clean. There are even recycled alternatives for the eco-conscious kids in your life.
3. Material
What a fire truck is made from will affect the play experience, safety, and durability of this toy.
- Plastic:
Ride-on fire trucks help children develop muscle tone and lower body strength. Not to mention, they are a great excuse to get outside and enjoy some fresh air. - Metal:
Metal is super durable and long-lasting. Many vintage-inspired fire trucks sport this time-tested material. While rust is always a risk with metal, most kids are willing to look past aesthetic blemishes. - Wood:
Wood is a renewable and durable material. While wooden fire toys tend to be a bit pricey, hey’re are a great option for parents looking to boost the aesthetics of their child’s playroom.
4. Size
When it comes to toys, size matters. Push fire trucks should be small enough to lift and boast accessories that can be easily handled by petite hands. Larger ride-on models should have weighted bases that can accommodate children of varying sizes.
5. Low or High-Tech
Low-tech toys are great for imaginative play, but there’s nothing wrong with a few bells and whistles. Just make sure any lights, sirens, and other colorful displays don’t detract from a toy’s playability.
6. Squirts Water
Many modern day toy manufacturers have stepped up their game by adding real water pumps and functioning hoses to their fire engines. These features give little ones a huge boost of confidence. Not to mention, they’re a great way to cool off on a hot summers day.

The Winners
#1
Best Overall & Best for toddlers
Green Toys has wowed health (and environment) conscious parents with their BPA-, phthalate-, and PVC-free toys. The Green Toys Fire Truck is even packed in environmentally friendly materials and dyed with soy-based inks. Pretty impressive, right?
With that said, it’s the truck’s trio of ladders, rotating wheels, and chunky design that make it the best firetruck for toddlers. The truck boasts loads of integrated details, like hatchets, compartments, and dials. However, the only parts that disconnect are two eight-rung ladders.
It takes a lot to land a place as our Best Overall choice. However, the Green Toys fire truck was an easy choice. It is manufactured and assembled in the U.S.A. Not to mention, we love the fact that it is made from recycled milk jugs. Did we mention it’s dishwasher safe?
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You'll love: Suitable for indoor/outdoor play
Made from recycled milk jugs in the U.S.A
Suitable for indoor/outdoor play
Soy-based inks
Dishwasher Safe - Watch for: Slow-turning wheels
Recommended Age: Suitable for children 1 and up
Type: Classic
Material: Plastic
Size: Medium
Low-Tech or Hi-Tech: Low-tech
Squirts Water: No water function
#2
Upgrade choice & Best ride on fire truck
This 12-volt motorized ride-on is a gift come true for young ones who love to play public servant. Little firefighters can drive around their backyards looking for fires so they can use the water gun or extinguisher. In the meantime, they’ll look like real firefighters with a hat and using the siren and horn. The truck even comes with its own MP3 player.
Toddlers can ride the fire truck indoors or out. The car runs from one to two hours on each full charge, depending on the child’s weight. The car is easy to assemble with the clear instructions.
Recommended Age: Suitable for toddlers
Type: Ride-on
Material: Plastic
Size: Medium
Low-Tech or Hi-Tech: Low-tech
Squirts Water: No water function
#3
Best Budget Buy
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You'll love:
214-piece Lego kit with figures Telescopic rotating ladder Retractable hose Shoots studs - Watch for: Choking hazards Adult-assisted building
Recommended Age: Suitable for children 5 to 12 years
Type: Build and Push
Material: Plastic
Size: Small
Low-Tech or Hi-Tech: Low-tech
Squirts Water: No water function
#4
Biggest fire truck & Best Truck That Shoot Water
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You'll love:
Functional water pump
1:16 scale model
Realistic details
Optional light and sound module -
Watch for:
Not suitable for toddlers
Expensive
Recommended Age: Suitable for children 3 to 7
Type: Classic
Material: Plastic
Size: Large
Low-Tech or Hi-Tech: Low-Tech
Squirts Water: Shoots water
#5
Best Wooden Fire Truck
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You'll love:
Durable wooden construction
Comes with three interactive firefighter figures
Retractable rope house
Extendable ladder and bucket -
Watch for:
Paint chips easily
Recommended Age: Suitable for children over 3
Type: Classic
Material: Wood
Size: Small
Low-Tech or Hi-Tech: Low-tech
Squirts Water: No water function
#6
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You'll love:
Retractable ladder
25 songs, sounds, and phrases
Interactive buttons
Three figures included
Off switch on bottom (for when silence is imperative) -
Watch for:
High volume
Recommended Age: Suitable for children 12 months to 5 years
Type: Classic
Material: Plastic
Size: Small
Low-Tech or Hi-Tech: High-tech
Squirts Water: No water function
#7
Best Truck With Ladder & Best Bruder Fire Truck
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You'll love:
Bright lights and blaring sirens
Water-blasting hose
4-foot pivoting ladder
Stabilizing feet -
Watch for:
Pricey
Lightweight
Recommended Age: Suitable for children 3 months to 8 years
Type: Classic
Material: Plastic
Size: Medium
Low-Tech or Hi-Tech: High-tech
Squirts Water: Squirts water
#8
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You'll love:
Drop-down tailgate
Removable floor
Off-road wheels for rugged play
Steering wheel with working horn -
Watch for:
Can only work hose from the rear
Younger children will need assistance
Recommended Age: Suitable for children 18 months to 5 years
Type: Ride-on
Material: Plastic
Size: Large
Low-Tech or Hi-Tech: Low-tech
Squirts Water: Squirts water
#9
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You'll love:
Impressive 70-pound weight limit Steel frame with rubber tires and wooden ladders
Vintage 1950s design
Pedal controls -
Watch for:
Not ideal for indoors Potential to rust
Recommended Age: Suitable for children 18 months to 5 years
Type: Ride-on
Material: Metal
Size: Large
Low-Tech or Hi-Tech: Low-tech
Squirts Water: No water function
#10
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You'll love:
214-piece Lego kit with figures
Telescopic rotating ladder
Retractable hose
Shoots studs -
Watch for:
Choking hazards
Adult-assisted building
Recommended Age: Suitable for children 5 to 12 years
Type: Build and Push
Material: Plastic
Size: Small
Low-Tech or Hi-Tech: Low-tech
Squirts Water: No water function
#11
Best fire truck toys for older kids
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You'll love:
Foam "water" ball cannon feature 360-degree rotating cannon
10-foot shooting range
22-inches long -
Watch for:
Not to be confused with a traditional Matchbox car Pricey
Recommended Age: Suitable for children 36 months to 7 years
Type: Classic
Material: Plastic
Size: Medium
Low-Tech or Hi-Tech: Low-tech
Squirts Water: Squirts water
#12
best metal fire truck toy
- You'll love: Classic design Extendable ladder Movable wheels Removable side ladders
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Watch for:
Heavy Only small parts are made of steel
Recommended Age: Suitable for children 3 and older
Type: Classic
Material: Plastic and Steel
Size: Medium
Low-Tech or Hi-Tech: Low-tech
Squirts Water: No water function
#13
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You'll love:
Durable blend of materials including wood
360 degree access
Figures and accessories included Firetruck and rescue helicopter included Colorful illustrative panels -
Watch for:
Wooden panels chip easily
Figures do not stand without assistance
Recommended Age: Suitable for children 3 and older
Type: Classic
Material: Wood, fabric, MDF, and rubber
Size: Large
Low-Tech or Hi-Tech: Low-tech
Squirts Water: No water function
#14
- You'll love: Plush Motorized wheels Music Letter sounds
- Watch for: Requires batteries
Recommended Age: Suitable for children 6 months to 3 years
Type: Stuffed
Material: Fabric
Size: Small
Low-Tech or Hi-Tech: High-tech
Squirts Water: No water function
#15
Best Remote Control Fire Truck
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You'll love:
Interference-free remote
Vintage look
Rechargeable battery
Realistic lights and siren -
Watch for:
Short battery life
Recommended Age: Suitable for children 3 years and older
Type: Remote controlled
Material: Plastic
Size: Small
Low-tech or Hi-Tech: High-tech
Squirts Water: No water function

DIY, Craft and Décor for Fire Truck lovers


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Cardboard Fire Engine

Cardboard Box Fire Engine Costume

I don’t know about you, but my fire truck-obsessed toddler has an insatiable appetite. Instead of helplessly watching him drag crumbs across his playroom, I have incorporated edible crafts (yes, that’s a thing) into our daily routine. These edible fire engines are incredibly adorable and quasi-healthy.

Quick Decision
Green Toys’ Environmentally Friendly Fire Truck – Best Overall
With 15 amazing fire truck toys to choose from, we can totally understand if you’re a bit overwhelmed. Need a quick pick you won’t regret? Our editor’s choice is the Green Toys classic fire truck, an amazing eco-friendly toy that you don’t have to feel bad about buying. In fact, this low-tech engine continues to serve as a much-needed distraction for our destructive toddler.
kidsclub Ride On Fire Truck – Upgrade Choice
Meanwhile, our top upgrade option is the kidsclub Ride On Fire Truck. Little firefighters can drive around their backyards looking for fires so they can use the water gun or extinguisher. In the meantime, they’ll look like real firefighters with a hat and using the siren and horn.
LEGO City 60107 Fire Truck – Best Budget Buy
Finally, our best budget buy is the amazing LEGO City Fire Ladder Truck. Not only does this set double as a construction kit and fire engine playset, but it can be combined with other Legos for endless sessions of imaginative play. For just over $30, this pick is a no-brainer.

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Gary B.
Gary is a father of two, self-identified RC fanboy, and part-time guitar plucker. When he's not racing his collection of remote-controlled vehicles or strumming away, we bend his arm and get him to write with precision and expertise on a range of mechanical and electrical toys.
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