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Fire Trucks: Engines
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Until the mid-19th century most fire engines were maneuvered by men, but the introduction of horse-drawn fire engines considerably improved the response time to incidents. The first self-propelled steam engine was built in New York in 1841. It was the target of sabotage by firefighters and its use was discontinued, and motorized fire engines did not become commonplace until the early 20th century.
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Sales of fire truck chassis increased 7.9 percent in the second quarter of 2007 compared to the same period last year. Backlog for fire truck chassis at the end of the first quarter was $72.1 million, a 36.1 percent decrease compared with last year. Spartan said the decline in order backlog reflects its ability to increase production rates and reduce lead times, but ... a general softness in the fire truck market compared to 2006 when pre-buying occurred ahead of the significant 2007 engine emissions change.
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Fire isn't just powerful—it's fast, too. Ride along with an FDNY engine company, and learn just why it's important to clear the road for a fire truck that's racing to the scene.
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In this puzzle, combine pairs of word segments to make fire fighting spelling words. Words: alarm, embers, emergency, engine, gloves, helmet, hydrant, ladder, pumper, safety, siren, smoke. Or go to the answers.
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A heavy rescue vehicle, often referred to as a rescue company, rescue squad, heavy rescue, or simply, fire engine is a type of specialty firefighting or EMS (Emergency Medical Services) apparatus. Essentially giant toolboxes on wheels, they are primarily designed for technical rescue situations such as auto accidents, rope rescues, swiftwater rescues, or collapses [12].
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