fire trucks [1]

Motor vehicles designed to transport fire-fighting personnel and materials and to supply water to the fire hose nozzles.

pumper

Motor vehicle with a water tank and a pump to funnel pressurized water to the fire hose nozzles.

control wheel

Device used to operate the deluge gun.

spotlight

Device that emits a concentrated high-intensity light beam; it can be fully rotated.

loudspeaker

Device used to issue public announcements or transmit radio communications.

hydrant intake

Opening used to funnel water from the source to the pumper on the fire truck.

grab handle

Vertical handle placed at shoulder level close to the door; it is used to climb into and out of the vehicle.

horn

Audible warning device used most often when the vehicle crosses an intersection.

light bar

Illuminated bar indicating the presence of an emergency response vehicle.

control panel

Panel with a set of controls, which are used to operate the equipment.

water pressure gauge

Device that measures water pressure inside the tank.

hydrant intake

Opening used to funnel water from the source to the pumper on the fire truck.

storage compartment

Compartment used to store fire-fighting material.

rear step

Platform used to climb on and off the pumper.

suction hose

Tube that carries water from the source to a hydrant intake.

fitting

Device that connects the suction hose to a hydrant intake or a water source.

deluge gun

Pump that delivers a strong jet of water.