Fire Trucks Lined Up
Fire Truck Tires
firefighters outside fire truck
Fire truck turning down a street
Type 1 Fire Engine
A Type 1 fire engine is the most common fire truck seen in cities and suburban areas. It is sometimes called a ladder truck, engine pumper or engine company. Type 1 fire trucks respond to structure fires and other emergency medical calls and carry the required firefighting equipment for a first responder vehicle.
type 2 fire engine
Type 2 Fire Engine
Type 2 fire engines are very similar to Type 1 fire engines, but are more compact. They are typically the most common fire trucks to respond in suburban areas. They are versatile and carry the required lifesaving tools. A Type 2 fire truck is also likely to arrive at vehicle accidents or other rescue scenes before other emergency support arrives.
type 3 fire engine
Type 3 Fire Engine
Type 3 fire engines, along with Type 4 and Type 6 fire trucks, are called “wildland” or brush trucks because they respond to more rural settings and wildfires. Type 3 fire trucks sit on a 4x4 chassis so they can drive over rougher terrain to get closer to the fire.
type 4 fire engine
Type 4 Fire Engine
A Type 4 fire engine is very similar to a Type 3 and is also known as a wildland engine. Another 4x4 fire truck, the Type 4 differs from the Type 3 in that it has a larger water tank, but a smaller pump and less hose in order to accommodate the bigger tank.
type 6 fire engine
Type 5, Type 6 & Type 7 Fire Engines
Type 5, Type 6 and Type 7 fire engines all have similar design features in that they use a pick-up truck medium-duty chassis and are 4x4 fire trucks. The Type 6 fire truck is known as a wildland fire truck, but has a smaller configuration than the Type 3 and Type 4. These fire engines are customized for the specific needs of a department and can serve as an EMS response unit or an initial fire suppression unit.
(Pictured is a Type 6 fire truck)
4x4 fire engine in brush
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