
Amatoya is a concept vehicle design which was created to revolutionise the way in which fire-fighting is conducted. Amatoya is the brain child of Liam Ferguson, who has witnessed the devastation of bush fires firsthand in Victoria. He recognised the need for a more agile and flexible reconnaissance and suppression vehicle for fire fighting purposes. Presently, four wheel drives such as Toyota Landcruisers are bring utilised, which can only carry a limited amount of water and will not withstand a burnover. Fergusons vehicle concept has addressed these issues by employing the most innovative of materials and construction styles including a 1800 litre water supply, 400 litre auxiliary tank for in cabin cooling, lear aerogel insulation in the windows and bodywork, military-grade fire-resistant paint and army-issue run-flat tyres to ensure maximum efficiency and vehicle survivability. Amatoya is perfectly suited for fire disasters, the concept is a blend of design, functional, practical, and construction excellence.