Do you hear the sirens blaring out and see the flashing lights, and a red truck speeding by? Then you know it is a fire truck with its equipments and the fire fighters rushing to the aid of an accident, or a fire breakout or a calamity. Known also as fire engines, these fire trucks are equipped and manned professionally to deal with these emergencies. Old timers know that it was the loud clanging of bells that used to announce the arrival of fire trucks.

Though fire trucks may come in different colors, yet the bright red color is the most common color associated with fire trucks. Sometimes you can see the fire trucks painted yellow involved in putting out forest fires or at the airport. The fire trucks also come in different sizes with different features. Fire trucks can seat at least five firefighters. These trucks have also a two-way radio. There are fire trucks that come with extendable ladders with the aid of hydraulic system which can reach out to elevated spots of tall buildings. There are those that use hooks to drag down walls or break windows to rescue people caught inside buildings. Some fire trucks provide emergency medical services acting as a rescue unit which are also deployed in accidents as in traffic accidents or building collapse. Not only are fire trucks used in extinguishing fire, but when needed boats and airplanes too involve in putting out the fire.

From the earlier water pumping apparatus on wheels pulled by horse, fire trucks have come a long way. Firefighting has become highly skilled work. Fire fighting equipments have got modernized. Websites announce used cheap fire trucks for sale.

Some fire trucks store water in the water tank mounted onto the truck. They carry a very long hose wound up which they use to pump and spray water on to the fire. They have with them gear that can suck water out from an external source. Many cities and building have fire hydrants or water hydrants from which water can be readily sourced. Water tanks, lakes and rivers can also be used to pump out water. The public value the emergency services provided by fire trucks and their firefighters.

Fire trucks have improved. Yet, firefighters will forever be heroes in our hearts.

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