Fire Trucks Have Come A Long Way

Posted by admin on July 16, 2009 under Uncategorized | Be the First to Comment

If you hear the wailing sirens and see a red truck rushing by with flashing lights, then you know that somewhere there is an outbreak of fire. Fire trucks transport fire fighters and fire fighting equipments to the place of an outbreak of fire, an accident or a disaster. Fire trucks are popularly known as fire engines. A few decades ago, fire trucks used to whiz by with loud clanging of bells.

Though fire trucks may come in different colors, yet the bright red color is the most common color associated with fire trucks. Sometimes you can see the fire trucks painted yellow involved in putting out forest fires or at the airport. The fire trucks also come in different sizes with different features. Fire trucks can seat at least five firefighters. These trucks have also a two-way radio. There are fire trucks that come with extendable ladders with the aid of hydraulic system which can reach out to elevated spots of tall buildings. There are those that use hooks to drag down walls or break windows to rescue people caught inside buildings. Some fire trucks provide emergency medical services acting as a rescue unit which are also deployed in accidents as in traffic accidents or building collapse. Not only are fire trucks used in extinguishing fire, but when needed boats and airplanes too involve in putting out the fire.

From the earlier water pumping apparatus on wheels pulled by horse, fire trucks have come a long way. Firefighting has become highly skilled work. Fire fighting equipments have got modernized. Websites announce used fire truck  for sale.

Some fire trucks store water in the water tank mounted onto the truck. They carry a very long hose wound up which they use to pump and spray water on to the fire. They have with them gear that can suck water out from an external source. Many cities and building have fire hydrants or water hydrants from which water can be readily sourced. Water tanks, lakes and rivers can also be used to pump out water. The public value the emergency services provided by fire trucks and their firefighters.