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This fire engine, used by the Toronto Fire Services, is an example of firefighting apparatus. A firefighting apparatus (North American English) [1] or firefighting appliance (UK English) [2] describes any vehicle that has been customized for use during firefighting operations. These vehicles are highly customized depending on their needs and ...
A fire truck uses an air horn to alert cars of its presence. Air horn - These devices force compressed air from the vehicle's air brake system against a diaphragm, creating a loud noise. Air horns used on emergency vehicles usually have a distinctive tone so they can easily be distinguished from other large vehicles, commanding urgency.
Oshkosh unveiled a new modernized Striker at FDIC-Indianapolis, April 2010. It is 910 kilograms (2,000 lb) lighter so it is faster and more maneuverable. The new Striker was designed with extensive feedback from firefighters and fire chiefs.
A fire department responds to a fire every 23 seconds throughout the United States. [4] Fire departments responded to 26,959,000 calls for service in 2020. Of these, 64.2% were for medical help, 8% were false alarms, and 3.9% were for actual fires. [5]
A wildland water tender is a specialized vehicle capable of bringing water, foam, or dry chemicals to fire trucks in the field that are engaged on the fireline. Water tenders have a large truck mounted tank that carries a minimum 1,000 gallons and up to 4,000 gallons of water.
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