KatS pumpers are operated by regular volunteer fire companies, unlike the UK where there used to be a separate AFS organization.
The specifications vary from Land to Land, and they are supplied and funded by either the Land or the Federal Government. They are generally similar to regular fire trucks, but tend to be more specifically dedicated to water supply. As a result, many have 4X4 for better access to open water sources, carry a portable pump and have extra quantities of 75mm hose for long distance water relaying if necessary.
This example is on a military specification chassis cab, which would have maximized off road peformance...
The specifications vary from Land to Land, and they are supplied and funded by either the Land or the Federal Government. They are generally similar to regular fire trucks, but tend to be more specifically dedicated to water supply. As a result, many have 4X4 for better access to open water sources, carry a portable pump and have extra quantities of 75mm hose for long distance water relaying if necessary.
This example is on a military specification chassis cab, which would have maximized off road peformance...
Added by Rob Johnson on 22 April 2021.