Fire Engines Photos

Marcel:
Great photo.
The design makes for a "Tall" rig - interesting to see the protective guards on the cab-roof Emergency Lights.
It must be a little tight, driving in the Medieval Town-Centres.
Really enjoy this 'Site of yours and Marcel's.
Regards,
Pat_R-B


Added by Pat_R-B on 09 June 2008.

The "tall" design is intended to get the maximum storage capacity on a very short wheelbase and rather narrow chassis. The red painted lower locker covers swing down to make steps, the side and rear storage lockers have slide-out and fold-down shelves to make access easier, and the roof rack for ground ladders and suction hoses is also powered. Many German departments also mount two one-man hose carts at the rear, each holding 200 meters of 70 mm pre-connected hose for hand line or hydrant hookup.

Added by Rob Johnson on 21 March 2012.

This is one of two identical units acquired at the same time, the third pump being a MAN. The company operates out of four stations, with 87 unpaid volunteers including 11 female firefighters.

Protecting this town of 25, 000, they respond to around 200 incidents a year. In addition to the three pumpers, they operate a 23-12 aerial truck, an equipment truck, a command van, a personnel carrier, an ATV, a front end loader and two pod carriers with four pods....

Added by Rob Johnson on 09 January 2018.

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