The 1500 truck van RAM is one of the most impressive offerings on the market. In a market dominated and saturated by pickups, it’s quite an achievement to remain one of the best and most outstanding vehicles year after year, but the Ram 1500 manages to do just that. Between 2019 and 2021, Stellantis took the opportunity to honor the men and women of the United States Armed Forces with five special “Built to Serve” editions of their Ram 1500 truck. These trucks honored the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard.
Now in 2022, in the second phase of their “Built to Serve” lineup, the Ram 1500 Firefighter Edition honors America’s first responders – the firefighters, the police officers and emergency medical services. The Built to Serve Firefighter Edition of the 2022 Ram 1500 can be had on any configuration and engine option and comes with exterior upgrades, aluminum wheels and clear badging. There are also plenty of features that characterize the limited-edition truck, among others. In that spirit, here are 10 things you should know about the 2022 Ram 1500 Built to Serve Firefighter Edition.
10/10 The Built To Serve Edition of the Ram 1500 comes with 4×4 off-road equipment
Ram has built all of their 1500 Built to Serve Editions to be loaded with their 4×4 Off-Road Group gear. This includes all-terrain tires, tow hitches, off-road-focused front and rear shocks, and front suspension skid plates.
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Other features include an electronically locked rear axle, hill descent control and steering. There’s even a transfer case skid plate on the Built to Serve editions of the Ram 1500, making these trucks fully ready to go over any terrain, wherever the job may take you.
9/10 Ram made exclusive visual changes to the exterior of the 1500 Firefighter Edition
Ram made some exclusive visual changes to highlight the Built to Serve editions to make them stand out from the crowd. Each BTS truck features an American flag and “Built to Serve” decal on the rear side panels. The trucks also come with a blacked-out grille.
The Firefighter Edition rides on 20-inch aluminum wheels and the wheel arches are body-colored instead of black. Side steps on either side from wheel to wheel are also standard on the BTS Ram 1500, along with dual four-inch black exhaust tips.
8/10 Ram 1500 ‘BTS’ Firefighter Edition cabin features black accents and Velcro closures
On the inside of the Ram 1500 Built to Serve Ram trucks, the interior features a Black Onyx Chrome color scheme. Stitching comes in orange accents along with all-weather rubber slush mats. Each seat also features “Built to Serve” embossed headrests.
The cab also features a BTS decal on the instrument panel and the panels also have Velcro on which customers can apply their own patches, such as name bands, slogans and flags. Ram has used a Pouch Attachment Ladder System/Modular Lightweight Load-bearing Equipment (PALS/MOLLE) on the rear panels of the front seats, allowing customers to add more equipment or pouches.
7/10 The Ram 1500 Firefighter Edition comes with exclusive 20-inch wheels
It’s not just the body panels and decals that are exclusive to the Ram 1500 Built to Serve Edition models. The trucks ride on 20-inch aluminum wheels that also get an edition-exclusive color scheme.
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Finished in a technical gray livery, these 20-inch wheels and all-terrain tires sit snugly under the body-colored wheel arches.
6/10 The 2022 Ram 1500 Built to Serve Firefighter Edition is packed with luxury and technology
The star of the show in the 2022 Ram 1500 Built to Serve Edition is the giant touchscreen display in the center console. This 12-inch infotainment display also comes with buttons, which any real gear would appreciate (operating basic functions via a touchscreen is always a no-no).
Ram has also loaded the 1500 with plenty of tech apps and features, making them feel luxurious and modern. With heated and ventilated seats, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, Wi-Fi Hotspot, a 360-degree camera, SiriusXM, Alexa Assistant and many other features, the 2022 Ram 1500, along with the BTS models, is packed with features.
5/10 Ram offers the 1500 Firefighter Edition in two fiery colors
The Ram 1500 truck honors firefighters with its Built to Serve Firefighter Edition and is therefore available in two edition-exclusive colors. The exterior paint scheme is available in Diamond Black or the Redline paint. Ram also paints the trucks’ wheel flares to match the body paint.
Likewise, to honor emergency medical services professionals, Ram’s 2023 Built to Serve EMS editions will be available in Bright White or Hydro Blue exterior colors, which will also feature white and blue accents on the interior.
4/10 The Special Edition Built-to-Serve Firefighter Package is only available on Ram 1500 Big Horn models
The Built to Serve Firefighter Edition and the EMS Edition honoring Emergency Medical Services professionals are only available on the Big Horn models of the Ram 1500 truck. However, the additional BTS package can be fitted to all body styles and powertrains.
The Built to Serve package carries a $2,795 premium over the regular pick-up price, and the MSRP of the BTS editions is $46,625, along with an additional $1,795 for the destination.
3/10 There is a slew of driver assistance features on the Ram 1500 Firefighter Edition
There’s no shortage of safety features in the 2022 Ram 1500 Built to Serve Firefighter Edition. After all, the truck honors those who risk and risk their lives.
Packed with safety and driver assistance features such as Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward Collision Warning and Blind-Spot Monitoring, the Ram 1500 BTS Firefighter Edition boasts impressive technology both in the cabin and in the software.
2/10 Ram honors first responders with a special discount on the 1500 Truck
In addition to special Built to Serve editions of their flagship product, Ram also honors first responders with a special incentive called the First Responders Incentive. Stellantis is offering a $500 discount on select Ram trucks and vans for law enforcement, firefighters and EMTs.
However, this National First Responders Incentive does not apply to the Ram 1500 TRX truck, the brand’s most powerful, fastest-driving monstrosity.
1/10 Ram’s 2022 1500 Built to Serve Firefighter Edition is one of the safest trucks on the market
Safety is an integral part of every modern vehicle these days, be it a sedan, pickup or SUV. It becomes even more important when you build your vehicle to honor those who keep an entire nation safe by constantly risking their own lives.
In that regard, the 2022 Ram 1500 Built to Serve Editions are among the safest trucks on the market today. The 2022 Ram 1500 has an excellent five-out-of-five safety rating from the NHTSA and also received a Top Safety Pick award from the IIHS.