Fire Engines Photos

nice photo Jacques, can't be easy operating a ladder with all the overhead wiring.

Added by Marcel Gommers on 21 April 2010.

Seem this truck arrive as second turnout for backup and aerial firefighting (just in case the fire is out of control).

Added by Bomba Boy on 21 April 2010.

Great fire-scene shot, Jacques - how cramped it is, for the Tokyo Fire-Crews to work in.

"By The Way" - just love their little 4-wheel Hose-Cart ! Sure beats 'dragging hose'.....

Regards, from Canada,
Pat_R-B


Added by Pat Rivers-Bowerman on 22 April 2010.

Yes this TL40 is the biggest TL size at the TFD.
This engine was part of the first engines dispatched to the scene, Shiba FS is almost around the corner. 2 other TL came along as well, but there was no space anymore.

The TL was put in action only after the ground attack and it took a while to maneuvre in between the cables as many of you mention.

The 4 wheel Hose-Cart are very handy and very useful, as many pumpers must park far away due to the narrow streets.

Fires are not so common in Tokyo, however when old districts are touched it can be very impressive and spreading very fast.
That day 11 buildings burned down.

Added by Jacques PETER on 23 April 2010.

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