Fire Engines Photos

Jacques - that is a neat little 'buggy' for the 'Deluge Gun' (Portable Monitor).

As usual, been enjoying all your recent photos from Japan.

Thanks, from Canada,
Pat_R-B

Added by Pat Rivers-Bowerman on 27 January 2010.

I agree great action shots from Japan. Question though, do you think given how high the deck gun is sittingoff the ground that the buggy might "wander" once the water is flowing? I don't see a pressure loop nor do I see any brakes on the wheels. Just curious. Also does anyone know if Japan has a Hino maufacturer there? Please keep the great picts coming.

Added by Todd on 27 January 2010.

Many thanks for your comments. I am glad you are enjoying. Yes January was quite a busy month around here.

Concerning the "buggy".
There are 4 stabilizers (i have posted some other shots)
Cheers
JP

Added by Jacques Peter on 28 January 2010.

There are various Hino factories in Japan.
The fire equipment is assembled by Morita, Teisen and others.
Cheers
JP

Added by Jacques Peter on 28 January 2010.

Thanks for the great information.

Added by Todd on 28 January 2010.

Hino is the heavy commercial vehicle division of Toyota and still produces most of its trucks in Japan, although there are factories in numerous other countries too. They work closely with firms including Morita on custom fire apparatus chassis designs and together they export a lot of units.

Added by Rob Johnson on 22 May 2019.

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