Rather common Iveco water tender. Note the hook ladder on the roof - still almost universal on every French structural fire truck - and the one man hose cart hung on the back, which also continues to be a characteristic feature of French urban pumpers.
From its short wheelbase, this looks like a light water tender, specified to have a smaller tank than the usual 3, 000 liters, but shorter and more maneuverable to be able to move around more easily in the city's narrow streets.
The badge is a bit difficult to read, but it looks like Sides, which is one of France's three principal manufacturers of fire trucks.
Like many cities on the south coast- not least Marseilles - Nice has a large fleet of brush pumpers and tankers to address the fire risk in the surrounding countryside - as well as a full roster of structure fire trucks, aerials and rescue units.
The 06 SDIS is - like most French departmental fire services - over 70% unpaid volunteers, but the city stations are full time staffed with volunteer personnel on seasonal call to be an additional resource during the summer and autumn.
From its short wheelbase, this looks like a light water tender, specified to have a smaller tank than the usual 3, 000 liters, but shorter and more maneuverable to be able to move around more easily in the city's narrow streets.
The badge is a bit difficult to read, but it looks like Sides, which is one of France's three principal manufacturers of fire trucks.
Like many cities on the south coast- not least Marseilles - Nice has a large fleet of brush pumpers and tankers to address the fire risk in the surrounding countryside - as well as a full roster of structure fire trucks, aerials and rescue units.
The 06 SDIS is - like most French departmental fire services - over 70% unpaid volunteers, but the city stations are full time staffed with volunteer personnel on seasonal call to be an additional resource during the summer and autumn.
Added by Rob Johnson on 16 November 2019.