Fire Engines Photos

This is an older example of the standard Berlin rescue pumper, allocated singly or in pairs to all 35 full time and most of the 54 volunteer fire stations (some of which are combined with full time stations with others standing alone). All on MAN 12 ton chassis with 250 HP engines, they feature a 2000 LPM pump and 1200 litre water tank. All have class A CAFS, with a capacity to supply up to 800 LPM water through the system, yielding 3200 LPM class A compressed air foam. This is the “go to” first attack line for most vehicle and structure fires, using a 52 mm pre-connected hose line.

They seat six, with a very comprehensive array of small gear in the cab, so the crew rarely have to exit the vehicle empty handed.

Added by Rob Johnson on 30 November 2023.

The standard first alarm response to a structure fire in Berlin is for two of these rescue pumpers, a turntable ladder with basket, a command van and a fire service ambulance, with a total of 18 firefighters. The ambulance is sometimes dropped if the address is commercial and not residential, but in these cases a third pumper and/or additional specials may be dispatched.

Added by Rob Johnson on 01 December 2023.

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