Fire engine Puzzle

A fire engine (also known in some territories as a fire apparatus, fire truck, or fire appliance) is a vehicle designed primarily for firefighting operations. In addition, many fire departments often employ their fire engines for various other uses including, but not limited to, EMS, hazmat, auto extrication and technical rescue. The terms "fire engine" and "fire truck" are often used interchangeably but actually represent different types of fire vehicles.

The primary purpose of a fire engine is transporting firefighters to the scene, providing a limited supply of water with which to fight the fire, and carrying all the other tools, equipment, and hoses needed by the firefighters. A typical modern fire department vehicle will carry equipment for a wide range of firefighting and rescue tasks. These include ladders, pike poles, axes and cutting equipment, halligan bars, ventilating equipment, floodlights, hose ramps, self-contained breathing apparatus and general tools.

Many fire vehicles are based on standard truck or lorry models with heavy duty suspensions, alternators, transmissions, hydraulics, and cooling components. audible and visual warnings such as horns and flashing lights are added, as well as communication equipment such as a two-way radios and mobile computer technology.

Fire vehicles are often adapted to their areas of operation. Fire departments covering metropolitan areas or regions with additional fire risks may operate additional specialist vehicles for dealing with hazardous material incidents, fires requiring major foam attacks and multiple hose laying, as well as urban search and rescue and water rescues. In rural areas, fire departments may operate all-terrain vehicles. Depending on the local geography, fire-trains, fireboats or airplanes may also be used. In addition to apparatus designed specifically to fight fire, many fire departments also operate rescue units that carry tools for technical rescues of people from traffic collisions or structural collapses.