The rescue pumper has not yet become a feature of Japanese fire services. This is probably because Japanese cities' crowded streets and limited access require that appliances are kept small.
The typical dimensions of a Japanese pumper leave no room for a water tank, much leass additional rescue equipment! So, separate rescue trucks are the order of the day, and these usually have a crew cab and a dedicated, specially trained crew. The zigzag white paint treatment identifies rescue units, and rescue squad members wear a different uniform.
The typical dimensions of a Japanese pumper leave no room for a water tank, much leass additional rescue equipment! So, separate rescue trucks are the order of the day, and these usually have a crew cab and a dedicated, specially trained crew. The zigzag white paint treatment identifies rescue units, and rescue squad members wear a different uniform.
Added by Rob Johnson on 25 August 2014.