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Encyclopedia - Fire Engine: Encyclopedia - Fire Engine
Although civilians may use the terms fire truck and fire engine interchangably, to an emergency worker, the words represent different typ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fire Engine: Encyclopedia Ii - Fire Engine - Brief History Of Firefighting Equipment
Ctesibius of Alexandria is credited with inventing the first fire pump around the second century B.C. The fire pump was reinvented in Eur...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fire Engine: Encyclopedia Ii - Fire Engine - Brief History Of Firefighting Equipment
Ctesibius of Alexandria is credited with inventing the first fire pump around the second century B.C. The fire pump was reinvented in Eur...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fire Engine: Encyclopedia Ii - Fire Engine - Other Apparatus
There are also rescue/medical companies with their own distinctive vehicles, including ambulances and heavy rescue or support trucks. A q...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fire Engine: Encyclopedia Ii - Fire Engine - Fire Engine
A fire engine is designed to pump water using an engine and onboard water supply, which can be replenished via a fire hydrant, water tend...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fire Engine: Encyclopedia Ii - Fire Engine - Fire Truck
A fire truck is differentiated from a fire engine in that it has no onboard water supply. Fire trucks are instead equipped with a mix of:...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fire Engine: Encyclopedia Ii - Fire Engine - Gallery Of Fire Engines And Trucks
Paris fire brigade (here shown parading) Fire truck in Lausanne FDNY in New York City, New York. Engine Co. 61-Clinton Township (Columbus...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fire Engine: Encyclopedia Ii - Fire Engine - Fire Engine
A fire engine is designed to pump water using an engine and onboard water supply, which can be replenished via a fire hydrant, water tend...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fire Engine: Encyclopedia Ii - Fire Engine - Crew Assignment
Modern-day firefighters can be assigned to engine companies or ladder companies, reflecting very different professional practices. Larger...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fire Engine: Encyclopedia Ii - Fire Engine - Fire Truck
A fire truck is differentiated from a fire engine in that it has no onboard water supply. Fire trucks are instead equipped with a mix of:...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fire Engine: Encyclopedia Ii - Fire Engine - Other Apparatus
There are also rescue/medical companies with their own distinctive vehicles, including ambulances and heavy rescue or support trucks. A Q...   » Read the article