I imagine that the colour scheme matches other airport vehicles and buildings for a Marketting Theme/Product Identity - advertising idea, for promoting business through Newcastle Airport, etc.
What are the differences between this one and her sister "No. 2" ("Crash 1" and "Crash 2" ??) in picture 12798 ?
I can see the big Foam Monitor and the Snozzle; the Bumper-Mount Nozzles.....
Pat, the snozzle is for high engine work etc. As for the colour, some airports dont like red as it doesn't fit the corporate image and they think fire engines frighten the public.
Added by John Stott on 03 December 2008.