Do fire truck drivers fight fires?

The rank of the firefighter involves putting out fires, search and rescue, and being hands-on at the scene of an emergency. The firefighter may drive the fire truck in the absence of the driver/engineer (as an “acting driver/engineer), assuming he or she has the appropriate training.

What does the driver in the back of a fire truck do?

Tillers are trucks in which a firefighter at the back is able to steer the rear wheels, enabling the vehicle to make a sharper turn than it would otherwise be able to navigate.

How many firefighters ride on a fire truck?

The national standard, set by the NFPA for public safety, is a minimum of FOUR firefighters. In Marin, many fire engines have only two firefighters.

How many fire engines does Cal Fire have?

1,000 fire engines
CAL FIRE operates nearly 1,000 fire engines (343 state and 624 local government); 184 rescue squads; 63 para- medic units; 9 hazmat units; 28 aerial ladder trucks; 59 bulldozers; 6 mobile communication centers; and 11 mobile kitchen units.

Why is there two drivers in a fire truck?

The driver in the back of the apparatus steers the back wheels, and that’s it. It is designed like this so that the front and rear may be steered separately, allowing for turns to be made in smaller spaces, like on small city streets.

Do two people drive fire trucks?

Tiller fire trucks have two drivers, with separate steering wheels for front and rear wheels. All the way at the rear. The tiller or “till” seat is an enclosed little compartment typically just above or behind the rear axle.

Does a fire truck have two drivers?

Tiller fire trucks have two drivers, with separate steering wheels for front and rear wheels.

What is inside a fire engine?

Inside the engine are radio systems, flashlights, thermal imaging cameras, and four air tanks with 40 minutes of air each. The air tanks are placed on the seats in order to be strapped on quickly by firefighters while seated. The skid load is smaller and can be dragged inside with a firefighter.

Do fire trucks carry water?

Fire engines, or pumpers, carry hose, tools, and pump water. Key components of a fire engine include: Water tank (usually 500-750 gallons) Pump (approximately 1500 GPM)