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Apparatus Types
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12/25/2025

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Term
ENGINE
Definition

Fire apparatus that has a pump, water tank, hose, and equipment used to extinguish fires

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Term
TRUCK
Definition

A fire truck with a mechanical ladder, a compliment of ground ladders, ventilation equipment, and search & rescue equipment.

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Aerial Ladder

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Aerial Platform

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Tower Ladder

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Tractor Drawn Aerial

Term
RESCUE
Definition

"Toolbox on Wheels" - carries specialized rescue equipment for extrication, hazardous conditions, search and rescue, rope rescue, water rescue, industrial accidents, cascade systems and scene lighting

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Heavy Rescue

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Walkin Rescue

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Light Rescue

Term
TANKER
Definition

Brings significant quantities of water to a fire scene to areas with no fire hydrants

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Pumper Tanker

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Elliptical Tanker

Term
BRUSH TRAUCK
Definition

Carries small quantity of water, hose, and tools to fight grass, brush, and forest fires (Wildland Fires)

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Term
BOAT
Definition

Fire boats are used for rescue operations and fires on bodies of water or waterways.

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Term
MINI-PUMPER
Definition

A smaller version of an Engine. Has a pump, carries water, a small quantity of water and some tools.

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Term
UTV
Definition

A side by side that can be equipped with a small pump, minimal water, and single small hose for grass fires, or a patient transport area or both.

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Term
UTILITY
Definition

Usually, a pickup truck sometime with side body compartments for misc. tools and equipment.

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