Fire Truck is a storyline mission in Grand Theft Auto V, picked up in Los Santos for Lester Crest. This GTA 5 Fire Truck walkthrough covers every step, the reward, and what makes the job fail.
Key facts
- Location: Los Santos.
- Given by: Lester Crest.
- Unlocks: The Bureau Raid (if Getaway Vehicle is completed first).
- Unlocked by: Architect’s Plans.
GTA 5 Fire Truck walkthrough
- Go to the garment factory.
- Lose the Cops.
- Get out of the fire truck.
How GTA 5 Fire Truck fails
The mission fails if you get Wasted or Busted, or if any of the following happens:
- The fire truck was abandoned.
- The fire truck was destroyed.
Tips
- Save before you start. GTA 5 missions lock you in until you pass or fail, so a fresh save makes retrying painless.
- Protect the vehicle or crew member the mission depends on — losing it fails the job even if you are still alive.
- Want every mission in Los Santos? See all GTA 5 missions.
- Looking for shortcuts instead? See our GTA 5 cheat codes.
Video walkthrough
Prefer to watch? This video shows it in action.
FAQ
How do you start GTA 5 Fire Truck?
Pick it up in Los Santos for Lester Crest.
What fails GTA 5 Fire Truck?
Getting Wasted or Busted. It also fails if: the fire truck was abandoned; the fire truck was destroyed.
What does GTA 5 Fire Truck unlock?
The Bureau Raid (if Getaway Vehicle is completed first).
Which version of GTA 5 is this walkthrough for?
The objectives, location and reward are the same across the PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One and PC releases of GTA V, aside from minor control differences.



