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Feb 19, 2024 · Exploring the Essential Wildland Fire Truck Types: Type 1, Type 3, and Type 6. From fire truck manufacturer HME Ahrens-Fox.

Oct 11, 2019 · Most wildland fire engines are four-wheel drive and have off-road capability. Some can “pump and roll”—drive slowly while deploying water. Engines such as Type 3's can pump from a stationary position using a power take off (PTO). All engines have Class A foam capability.

Jan 15, 2025 · The table below shows NWCG minimum performance requirements for structure and, wildland engine resource types. Additional information for required crew training and equipment recommendations can be found at the position catalog .

Nov 14, 2023 · Wildland fire trucks commonly sit on a commercial 4x4 chassis and can be used as wildland urban interface vehicles. They are designed to be sleek and maneuverable with the ability to manage off-road and variable terrain.

A wildland fire engine or brush truck is a fire engine specifically designed to assist in fighting wildfires by transporting firefighters to the scene and providing them with access to the fire, along with water or other equipment. There are multiple types of wildfire apparatus which are used in different scenarios.

Feb 21, 2022 · Type 3, Type 4, and Type 6 engines are considered “wildland engines” or “brush trucks.” These are the vehicles that respond to wildfires and have the ability to drive in rough terrain to respond to a fire or rescue. Wildland engines are specially designed for …

Both NWCG and NFPA 1900 recognize wildland mobile water supply apparatus as a distinct category of wildland vehicle (Figure 13). These units may be called tankers or tenders depending on where they are located.

Jul 1, 2019 · Type 3 and Type 6 pumpers are the most widely used engines in wildland urban interface fire response because of their versatility, maneuverability, off-road abilities, and fire suppression capabilities.

Aug 31, 2024 · Types of Wildland Fire Engines. There are several types of wildland fire engines, including Type 3, 4, and 6. Each is designed for specific terrain and fire conditions. These smaller, off-road-capable engines can quickly reach remote areas, allowing firefighters to extinguish fires before they grow too large. Growing Need for Wildland Fire Engines