Vehicles - Fire Engine vs Fire Truck

City of Foster City - Vehicles - Fire Engine vs Fire Truck






























Comparison of Fire Truck and Fire Engine

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Engine 28

Fire Engine

Fire Truck

Carries
  • Inventory of fire hose
  • Fire pump to boost hydrant pressure
  • Limited water supply (500 gallons)
  • Tools
  • Power rescue equipment
  • Ground and hydraulic (aerial) ladders.
Function Fire suppression activities (deploys hose lines)
  • Support for engine company extinguishing activities
  • Search and rescue
  • Forcible entry
  • Elevated access/streams
  • Secure utilities
  • Ventilation (remove smoke and gases)
  • Salvage (minimize damage to structure contents)
  • Overhaul (ensure fire is out/return structure to owner)