VW Crafter Box High Roof BE Feuerwehr

VW Crafter Box High Roof BE Feuerwehr

1:87 Scale model produced in finely detailed High Quality Plastic. This model features lots of expertly applied details as based on the prototype.

Features

• 1:87 Scale Model
• High Quality Plastic
• Authentic Belgian fire brigade technical intervention vehicle reproduction, based on the VW Crafter high roof platform
• Highly detailed HO scale collector model, ideal for emergency service layouts, dioramas, and modern fleet collections
• Accurate operational livery, featuring Belgian fire service red with blue and yellow markings and realistic warning light bar

Details:

Model Details

The Herpa Volkswagen VW Crafter box high roof “Technical Intervention Team Fire Brigade Belgium” (item 099387) is a highly detailed HO scale 1:87 collector model representing a specialist Belgian fire brigade support and intervention vehicle. Finished in operational red with blue and yellow markings, this model depicts a real-world technical response van used by Belgian fire services for equipment transport and specialised incident support operations.

Built on the modern VW Crafter high roof chassis, this vehicle reflects the flexible and modular approach used by contemporary European fire brigades, where compact vans are adapted into highly functional multi-role response units.

Historical Background

Technical intervention teams within Belgian fire services are responsible for a wide range of specialised tasks beyond standard firefighting. These can include technical rescue operations, hazardous material response support, equipment deployment, and scene management assistance during complex emergencies.

As modern emergency response has become more specialised, fire brigades across Europe have increasingly relied on light commercial vehicles such as the Volkswagen Crafter. Its strong chassis, efficient engine, and adaptable cargo space make it ideal for conversion into emergency support units.

In Belgium, these Crafter-based vehicles are used as mobile intervention platforms, carrying tools, equipment, and specialist gear required by fire crews at incident scenes. The high roof configuration provides additional interior space, improving usability for crew operations and equipment storage.