Fire engine | Wikipedia audio article
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Date: 2019-07-05

This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_engine


00:01:19 1 Types
00:01:28 1.1 Conventional fire apparatus
00:03:30 1.2 Aerial apparatus
00:03:39 1.2.1 Turntable ladder
00:06:03 1.2.1.1 Tiller truck
00:07:35 1.2.2 Aerial platform
00:08:31 1.3 Technical rescue apparatus
00:09:29 1.4 Hazardous materials apparatus
00:09:55 1.5 Wildland and wildland–urban interface fire apparatus
00:11:27 1.6 Logistical support apparatus
00:12:22 1.6.1 Command support unit
00:13:16 1.7 Water carrying apparatus
00:13:26 1.7.1 Tender truck
00:14:37 1.8 Airport crash tender
00:15:45 1.9 Other apparatus
00:16:39 2 Other functions
00:17:11 3 Design and construction
00:18:29 4 History
00:23:02 4.1 Early pumpers
00:24:01 4.2 Early aerials
00:25:08 5 See also



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A fire engine (also known in some territories as a  fire truck or fire appliance) is a vehicle designed primarily for firefighting operations. The terms "fire engine" and "fire truck" are often used interchangeably; however in some fire departments/fire services they refer to separate and specific types of vehicle.
The primary purposes of a fire engine include transporting firefighters to an incident scene, providing water with which to fight a fire, and carrying other equipment needed by firefighters. Specialized apparatus are used to provide hazardous materials mitigation and technical rescue. A typical modern fire engine will carry tools for a wide range of firefighting tasks, with common equipment including a pump, a water tank, hoses, ground ladders, hand tools, self-contained breathing apparatuses, BLS (basic life support) equipment, and first aid kits.
Many fire vehicles are based on standard vehicle models (although some parts may be upgraded to cope with the demands of the vehicles' usage). They are normally fitted with audible and visual warnings, as well as communication equipment such as two-way radios and mobile computer technology.