Fire Pump Market

How big is the fire pump market in 2026?

The fire pump market is estimated at USD 613.8 million in 2026, compared with USD 591.3 million in 2025. Sales are forecast to reach USD 891.2 million in 2036, growing at a 3.8% CAGR from 2026 to 2036.

A fire pump needs to deliver water under a specified emergency duty, which makes the supply, distribution network and drive arrangement part of the purchase. Electrical installations depend on suitable supply and protection, while diesel systems bring fuel, exhaust and service-access requirements. Horizontal split-case pumps lead the 2026 product mix, commercial applications lead the application classification and electric-motor drives hold the leading drive share. Those figures include different purchasing contexts, since a building system and a fire-apparatus installation have distinct testing and maintenance arrangements. Routine checks support readiness and create service demand, with new equipment orders arising when the installation itself requires replacement or additional capacity. Through 2036, documenting the hydraulic duty and supporting inspection will remain important, while replacement budgets may cover installation and associated works as well as the pump required to start and sustain delivery when called upon.

Key Market Trends & Insights

• The Horizontal Split Case segment is projected to account for 26.3% of product type demand in 2026.
• The Commercial Application segment is projected to account for 35.0% of application demand in 2026.
• Electric Motor is projected to account for 67.0% of drive type demand in 2026.

Regional Highlights

• United Kingdom records the highest profiled forecast at 4.5% CAGR from 2026 to 2036.
• United States is forecast at 3.0% CAGR over the same period. Country and combined-market rates are analyst estimates.

Market Size & Forecast

Table 1: Market Size and Forecast for Fire Pump Market, 2026 to 2036

Metric	Value
2025 market value	USD 591.3 million
2026 market estimate	USD 613.8 million
2036 market forecast	USD 891.2 million
CAGR, 2026 to 2036	3.8%

Purchasing Evidence and Operating Requirements

Table 2: Purchasing Evidence and Operating Requirements

Source	Date	Evidence	Coverage
Illinois Office of the Auditor General	2026	Emergency replacement procurement	Original filing 2026-03-05; expected work March to June 2026.[1]
Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy	2025-01-08	Proposed construction permit	Comment period January 8 to February 10, 2025.[2]
Environment Agency	2025-08-29	Final permit and equipment schedule	Permit issued 2025-08-29.[3]
City of Austin	2025-01-06	Awarded testing-service contract	Contract January 6, 2025 to January 5, 2027.[4]

Analyst Perspective

A fire pump has to work within the water and power system available during an emergency, making readiness and test access part of equipment selection. The purchasing assessment therefore needs a defined hydraulic duty and support arrangements that allow the complete installation to be checked and maintained throughout its service.

- Nikhil Kaitwade, Principal Analyst at Future Market Insights

How is the fire pump market segmented?

By product type, the categories are Horizontal Split Case, Vertical Split Case, Vertical in Line, Vertical Turbine, End Suction. By application, the categories are Industry Application, Commercial Application, Field Emergency, Public Infrastructure. By drive type, the categories are Electric Motor, Diesel Engine.

Why does the Horizontal Split Case segment account for 26.3% of product type demand in 2026?

Horizontal Split Case pumps represent 26.3% of product type demand in 2026, combining an accessible hydraulic arrangement with flow and head requirements set by the fire-water duty.

Table 3: Product Type Share for Fire Pump Market, 2026

Product Type	Share (2026)
Horizontal Split Case	26.3%
Other product type segments	73.7%
Total	100.0%

Access to hydraulic components is part of the appeal of a Horizontal Split Case arrangement, provided the plant room leaves a workable servicing route around the installed unit. Flow and head still have to be confirmed at the required operating point, with the proposed pump and drive fitting the available layout. The submersible pump market concerns well and drainage duties with different access conditions; a fire-water installation needs its own assessment of supply, testing and maintenance so that the selected configuration can remain ready for an emergency.

• The Horizontal Split Case segment accounts for 26.3% of product type demand in 2026.
• Split-case service access needs to fit the plant room.

Why does the Commercial Application segment account for 35.0% of application demand in 2026?

Commercial Application accounts for 35.0% of application demand in 2026, with the building's protection design and available water supply establishing the required pump capacity.

Table 4: Application Share for Fire Pump Market, 2026

Application	Share (2026)
Commercial Application	35.0%
Other application segments	65.0%
Total	100.0%

Delivery to the required points in a commercial building depends on the distribution system and available water as well as the pump curve. Controls and power have to work with that arrangement during the intended emergency duty, making the building's fire-protection design the basis for equipment selection. Suppliers therefore need to establish the complete operating requirement and testing access before comparing capacity, allowing the customer to judge whether the proposed unit can be commissioned and maintained within the system it is meant to serve.

• The Commercial Application segment accounts for 35.0% of application demand in 2026.
• Commercial systems require site-specific water-supply design.

What are the drivers, restraints, and opportunities in the fire pump market?

Driver: Aging or failed equipment generates targeted replacement

Illinois filed an emergency purchase after a fire-pump failure at its State Police headquarters in March 2026, identifying a replacement project tied to that installation's condition.[1] The estimate covered associated work as well as equipment, with electrical enclosures relevant where a protected control assembly forms part of the required system.

Restraint: Permits and configuration constrain installation

Nebraska's draft permit proposed an additional emergency pump with operating-hour limits, leaving installation and commissioning to be confirmed beyond the permit stage.[2] Drive and site conditions need assessment for that duty, just as generator sets require attention to the emissions and operating provisions applying to their particular locations.

Opportunity: Testing and certification create service opportunities

Austin's 2025 catalogue includes testing and retesting for fire-apparatus pumps, providing a service route for vehicle equipment.[4] Defined inspections support readiness and use test and measurement equipment to check the required performance, while the scope of that work needs to be distinguished from procurement of a new stationary building pump.

Which country and market growth rates are profiled?

Table 5: Country CAGR Comparison for Fire Pump Market, 2026 to 2036

Country	CAGR
United States	3.0%
United Kingdom	4.5%
China	3.1%
Japan	3.7%
India	4.1%

Growth rates in the table are FMI analyst forecasts.

Country-wise Analysis

United States

Illinois's failed stationary pump and Austin's separate apparatus-pump testing contract identify different United States purchasing needs: replacement equipment at a building and continuing test services for vehicle pumps.[1][4] Each requires its own duty and maintenance scope before a supplier can assess the opportunity. The 3.0% CAGR forecast during 2026 to 2036 spans those activities, while an emergency replacement describes one installation's condition rather than a general service-life rule that can be applied across buildings.

United Kingdom

The Equinix permit lists a diesel fire pump and a new sprinkler pump within a wider United Kingdom site, identifying equipment scope before completed commissioning is established.[3] A supplier still needs the project's fuel, access and installation arrangements to define the actual package. The United Kingdom leads the profiled outlook at 4.5% CAGR for 2026 to 2036, with purchases requiring coordination between fire-water duty and the wider facility into which the equipment will be installed.

China

Readiness has to be maintained at a Chinese building or industrial installation even when its fire pump sees little routine use. Local service and testing therefore remain relevant after the water supply, distribution design and operating point have been used to select the pump and drive. Demand is projected at 3.1% CAGR over 2026 to 2036. The equipment offer needs to connect that initial hydraulic requirement with the checks and maintenance that keep the complete arrangement capable of responding when called upon.

Japan

A replacement in a Japanese plant room can be constrained by pipework and control interfaces already in place, leaving limited freedom to change the pump layout. The owner also needs to preserve inspection access and limit disruption to the protected facility while installation proceeds. These conditions sit within the 3.7% CAGR forecast from 2026 to 2036, with a suitable replacement needing a workable changeover and service route alongside confirmation that it can deliver the required emergency flow.

India

Indian fire-pump specification needs to coordinate the water supply with electrical and backup arrangements so that the proposed drive can deliver the designed duty. Commissioning then has to demonstrate the installation's readiness, with continuing support preserving that result after handover. The market is forecast at 4.1% CAGR during 2026 to 2036, while individual building awards require their own procurement evidence before they identify an equipment order. Suppliers can define their scope more clearly when hydraulic and power requirements are settled together.

Who are the notable companies in the fire pump market?

Xylem Inc.; Grundfos Pumps Corporation; EBARA CORPORATION; Armstrong Fluid Technology; NAFFCO

Xylem, Grundfos and EBARA bring pumping portfolios, while Armstrong Fluid Technology and NAFFCO add fire-protection system exposure. The specified fire-water configuration and service network define the relevant offer, with commissioning and continued testing support needed to connect the supplied pump with the readiness requirements of the installation.

Competitive Benchmarking: Fire Pump Market

Table 6: Competitive Benchmarking

Participant	Relevant portfolio	Purchasing comparison
Xylem Inc.	Fire-water pumping solutions	Hydraulic duty and site support
Grundfos Pumps Corporation	Pumping systems	Pump and control configuration
EBARA CORPORATION	Water-pumping equipment	Installed duty and service
Armstrong Fluid Technology	Engineered pump systems	System selection and maintenance
NAFFCO	Fire-protection equipment	Package integration and service

Key Developments in the Fire Pump Market

• Illinois filed an emergency-purchase notice in March 2026 for replacement of a failed fire pump at its State Police headquarters.[1]
• The Environment Agency’s August 2025 permit variation listed fire-water assets separately from other generators at an Equinix facility.[3]

Key Players in the Fire Pump Market

• Xylem Inc.: Fire-water pumping solutions.
• Grundfos Pumps Corporation: Pumping systems.
• EBARA CORPORATION: Water-pumping equipment.
• Armstrong Fluid Technology: Engineered pump systems.
• NAFFCO: Fire-protection equipment.

Fire Pump Market - Report Scope

Table 7: Report Scope for Fire Pump Market

Coverage field	Report scope
Market definition	Stationary fire-water pumps and fire-apparatus pumps, including replacement, permitted installation and testing services.
Historical reference year	2025
Market breakdown	product type, application, drive type
Quantitative Units	USD Million
Regions covered	North America; Latin America; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; East Asia; South Asia and Pacific; Middle East and Africa
Countries profiled	United States; United Kingdom; China; Japan; India
Forecast period	2026 to 2036
Key companies profiled	Xylem Inc.; Grundfos Pumps Corporation; EBARA CORPORATION; Armstrong Fluid Technology; NAFFCO

Fire Pump Market - Research Methodology

Table 8: Research Methodology

Method	Approach
Quantitative analysis	Market values, category shares and country forecasts are presented as FMI analyst estimates.
Desk research	Government records, public procurement and technical research establish application conditions and documented activity.
Evidence assessment	Awards are distinguished from tenders. Laboratory and modeled results retain their stated operating limits.
Segmentation framework	Shares use the stated segment axis as their denominator; country rates use the stated forecast period.

Fire Pump Market by Segments

Product Type

• Horizontal Split Case
• Vertical Split Case
• Vertical in Line
• Vertical Turbine
• End Suction

Application

• Industry Application
• Commercial Application
• Field Emergency
• Public Infrastructure

Drive Type

• Electric Motor
• Diesel Engine

Fire Pump Market by Region

• North America
  • United States
  • Canada
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Argentina
  • Chile
• Western Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Benelux
  • Nordics
• Eastern Europe
  • Poland
  • Czech Republic
  • Romania
  • Hungary
• East Asia
  • China
  • Japan
  • South Korea
• South Asia and Pacific
  • India
  • ASEAN
  • Australia and New Zealand
• Middle East and Africa
  • GCC Countries
  • South Africa
  • Türkiye
  • Israel

Research Sources and Bibliography

• [1] Illinois Office of the Auditor General. (2026). List of Emergency Purchase Statements Filed with the Office of the Auditor General: January 1, 2026 through March 31, 2026
• [2] Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy. (2025-01-08). Raven Northbrook LLC
• [3] Environment Agency. (2025-08-29). Notice of variation and consolidation with introductory note: Equinix Slough Campus Data Centre, EPR/LP3303PR/V004
• [4] City of Austin. (2025-01-06). FIRE APPARATUS PUMP TESTING & CERTIFICATION — MA-7800-NA250000054
• Future Market Insights. (2026). Fire Pump Market: Global industry analysis and opportunity assessment 2036.

This Report Answers

• How large is the fire pump market in 2026?
• What market value is forecast for 2036?
• Which product type category leads in 2026?
• Why does Commercial Application lead its category?
• Which profiled market has the highest forecast growth?
• Which companies participate in the fire pump market?