different types of fire engines
While the methods have changed the purpose of these vehicles has not. Engines or Pumpers are the backbone of the fire service. Triple Combination Pumper, Class A Pumper, Type 1 Engine, Structure Engine, Triple, Engine, Pumper and Wagon are just some of the names used used for these vehicles. The primary purpose of a pumper is to extinguish building fires but they are used for many other tasks as well.