OVERVIEW

At Hub Fire Engines, we’ve proudly built a reputation as Canada’s oldest continuous manufacturer of custom fire apparatus — crafting one-of-a-kind vehicles to meet the unique needs of fire services across the country. That legacy continues. But as the demands on today’s fire departments grow and resources tighten, so too must the way we build.

 
 

modus

/mo·​dus/ [noun]

A Latin term meaning "manner," "mode," or "way." It's often used in phrases like "modus operandi" (M.O.), which refers to a person's characteristic way of operating or working, particularly in the context of criminal investigations or business practices. It can also refer to a customary way of doing something, a way of acquiring property, or a method of procedure. 

:our next-generation modular manufacturing system

 
 

Engineered to deliver custom performance faster, smarter, and more cost-effectively than ever before, without compromising what makes a Hub vehicle truly unique.

 
 

Not a Product — A Process

MODUS is a streamlined manufacturing method, not a single fire truck.

Modular by Design

Each vehicle is built using precision-engineered modules that integrate seamlessly.

Custom + Pre-Engineered

We combine pre-built components with tailored features to meet department-specific needs.

Inspired by Aerospace

Just like modern aircraft, our fire trucks are assembled from standardized sections.

Smarter Manufacturing

Faster builds. Greater consistency. Unmatched operational flexibility.

 
 

MODUS is not a product. It’s a manufacturing method.

 
 

MODUS is a streamlined, modular approach to designing and building fire trucks that allows us to integrate pre-engineered components and assemblies into custom-built vehicles. Just as the aerospace industry has shifted toward modular construction — where aircraft are built from standardized, precision-engineered sections — we are now doing the same for fire apparatus.

 
 

We organize our vehicles into a series of standardized modules:

  • Pump and Plumbing Systems

  • Tank Configurations

  • Body Substructures

  • Equipment and Storage Compartments

  • Electric and Control Panels

 
 

Seamless Integration, Tailored Performance

Each module is engineered to integrate seamlessly with others, allowing our production team to build more efficiently — often in parallel — while still delivering a final product tailored to the operational needs of each customer.

 

How does MODUS help our customers?

Whether you need a municipal pumper, a rescue-engine, or a water tender for rural operations, MODUS helps us get you the apparatus you need, faster — without sacrificing customization or reliability.

  • By using pre-engineered and validated modules, we reduce design hours and eliminate manufacturing delays.

  • Each module is built using repeatable processes, ensuring fit, finish, and function meet our exacting standards.

  • Departments can choose from a range of options within each module, combining them in ways that suit their specific requirements.

  • Modular construction allows for easier upgrades, repairs, or reconfigurations during the life of the vehicle.

 
 

MODUS                                                                                         VS.                                                 Traditional Custom BuildS                                        

 
 

At Hub Fire Engines, we continue to design and build fully custom fire trucks for departments with highly specialized operational needs. These are often vehicles with unique footprints, complex systems, or mission-specific requirements that go beyond the limits of standardization.

 
 

MODUS is best suited for customers whose needs can be met with modular flexibility

  • Departments looking for quicker delivery without compromising on key features

  • Fleet managers seeking commonality across multiple units

  • Municipalities balancing performance with cost-effectiveness

  • Departments facing increased wildland-interface threats needing versatile units fast

 
 

Limitless Customization or Rapid Modularity — Now You Can Choose Both

Where our traditional custom builds provide limitless design freedom, MODUS offers optimized, modular design with faster lead times and lower complexity — all backed by the same engineering expertise, craftsmanship, and customer service that define the Hub name.

 
 

Two Paths. One Standard of Excellence.

 
 

With MODUS, we’re not replacing custom design — we’re expanding the way we deliver it.

Whether you choose a fully bespoke build or a MODUS-engineered configuration, every Hub apparatus is manufactured in Canada by a skilled team that takes pride in building vehicles that serve those who serve our communities.

 
 

Available MODELS

 

MODUS Pumper-Tanker (Tender)

 
 
 

Contact Us

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