A Guide to Selecting the Right Fire Truck for Your Needs

A fire truck, commonly referred to as a fire engine, is a specialized vehicle designed primarily for fire response and emergency situations. Choosing the appropriate fire truck depends on the specific environment and intended use.

Types of Fire Trucks:

Firefighting Trucks:

Water Tank Fire Trucks: Equipped with large tanks to deliver water for extinguishing fires effectively.
Foam Fire Trucks: Used for oil fires.
Dry Powder Fire Trucks: Suitable for flammable gases and liquids, and specific petrochemical applications.

Support Fire Trucks:

These include water supply, liquid supply, equipment, lighting, and communication command trucks, as well as ladder and elevated platform fire trucks for rescue operations.

Airport Fire Trucks:

Designed for aircraft emergencies, these trucks carry significant amounts of water, foam, and dry powder extinguishing agents. They respond rapidly to plane crash alerts to control fires and protect passengers.

Rescue and Propaganda Fire Trucks:

Some trucks do not have firefighting capabilities but are used for transporting and rescuing individuals at fire scenes. Propaganda fire trucks promote fire prevention.

Truck Categories by Size:

Light Fire Trucks: Chassis capacity of 500-5,000 kg, GVW under 12,000 kg.
Medium Fire Trucks: Chassis capacity of 5,000-8,000 kg.
Heavy Fire Trucks: Chassis capacity over 8,000 kg, including various types like heavy water tank, foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide, climbing platform, and ladder fire trucks.

Select the fire truck type based on your specific requirements and desired capacity.