The 2024 Ford Bronco is being hailed as a breakthrough in wildland firefighting technology. With the increasing severity and frequency of wildfires, traditional firefighting methods using hand tools and basic communication systems have become insufficient to handle the scale of the problem. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, signed into law in 2021, provides funding to modernize firefighting technology and improve firefighter training. Ford, in collaboration with Darley, a vehicle upfitter serving defense and first responder agencies, has developed the 2024 Ford Bronco to incorporate advanced communication abilities and enhanced operational capabilities for firefighting efforts. The vehicle comes equipped with integrated satellite, cellular, and radio-based communication systems that ensure compatibility across various government and civilian channels. It is powered by a 3.5-kilowatt-hour battery pack that charges from the vehicle's alternator and is operated through a single tablet running prototype-incident management software developed by Darley. The Bronco also houses a drone in

The highly anticipated Ford Bronco, unveiled in July 2020 for the 2021 model year, initially seemed like it would be exclusive to the United States market. However, due to high demand and gray import channels, European customers were able to get their hands on the off-road SUV, albeit at exorbitant prices. Finally, Ford confirmed that the Bronco would officially make its way to Europe in 2023, but with limited availability and significantly higher price tags compared to its American counterparts. Limited Availability and High Prices: As of March 2023, Ford has announced that only the Outer Banks and Badlands trims in the four-door configuration will be available in European showrooms before the year's end. German dealerships have already begun accepting orders for these no-nonsense Bronco grades, but the starting prices are remarkably steep compared to the US market. The Outer Banks and Badlands models have MSRPs of 74,500 and 78,500 euros,