In addition to a pump which is usually rated at 2000 LPM @ 15AT with a 3 metre lift and a water tank around 3000 liters, the FPTSR carries extrication tools and shoring to perform rescue tasks primarily involving road traffic accidents.
With the introduction of these rescue pumpers in the past few years, the smaller dedicated highway rescue tenders which were once a very common sight in France are being gradually phased out.
With the introduction of these rescue pumpers in the past few years, the smaller dedicated highway rescue tenders which were once a very common sight in France are being gradually phased out.
Added by Rob Johnson on 24 March 2023.