4 Wheel Drive/SUVs: Modern Fire Brigade Design.

Question
Dear Carl

Can you suggest some enhancements in a Modern Fire Brigade Design?.

Examples : Water storage capacity, Number of Ladders etc

Thanks
Prashant

Answer
Prashant,

This depends on the size of the vehicle, and the area that it will be used in.  If it is in a real small community, you may be able to get by with a 3/4 to 1 ton vehicle towing a trailer.  A larger community may take a pump, or ladder truck.  Rescue and safety equipment should also be considered.  IE: Oxygen, defibrillator, stretchers, lighting, communications equipment, training, etc.

Here are some examples of different vehicles, and sizes.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_Fire_Brigade_appliances

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Fire_service_vehicles

Carl