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Traditionally, a fire engine contained the water pump and carried the hoses, a fire truck carried the ladders. Today, they are collectively referred to as fire apparatus and perform multiple functions (pump, water tank, fire hose, aerial device, and ground ladders). Fire apparatus may be known as a Quad or Quint with each of the functions making up one of its four (quad) or five (quint) capabilities.
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What is Pumper connection size for fire hydrant?
Normal Pumper connection size is 5 inch STORZ connection.
How much is the fire pumper stamp worth?
2 cent.
What is the difference between a squad an engine and ladder?
A squad typically is a medical response vehicle/ambulance An engine is comprised of a pump, water, hose, ladders and other fire tools/equipment is also referred to as "a pumper" A Ladder is also referred to as an "Aerial" or "Truck" and has a large ladder attached to the apparatus and is able to be extended. Most ladder trucks have a 75 to 100 foot ladder.
What is a quad fire truck?
A quad is a triple combination pumper with the addition of 200' of ground ladders
What year was the twenty cent fire pumper stamp issued?
Scott #1908 was first issued in 1981.
How can you tell the difference between a fire ant and a native fire ant?
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What is the difference between a Kindle Fire and a tablet?
The difference is that the kindle fire is thicker but has more chances than the nook.
How can you tell the difference between a native fire ant and a imported fire ant?
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How can you tell the difference between the native fire ant and a imported fire ant?
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What is the difference between sparkler and fire crackers?
balls and weiners
Where is fire wall engine compartment located?
The firewall is between the engine compartment and the passenger compartment.
What are the parts of a firetruck?
it depends on what type of fire truck you are looking for. For example a ladder truck and a pumper serve 2 very different purposes
