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FPTL is a light pump water tender, on a shorter wheelbase chassis with a smaller water tank than the “ full size” FPT or FPTR (or rescue pump tanker). Although each department specifies its units to its own requirements, these smaller water tenders usually have around 1200 to 1500 litres on board, while the bigger units are often around 3000. The FPTL also does not usually carry rescue equipment, as it has more limited locker space. They are often based at fire stations with typically narrow streets in small towns and areas with less easily accessible rural roads, and are occasionally on 4X4 chassis. Crew cabs usually seat five or six.

Added by Rob Johnson on 06 November 2024.

In the background is a Unimog. These are widely used by French fire services, along with MAN and domestic Renault chassis for applications where true off road capabilities are a prerequisite. Although most are strictly brush pumpers, some fire services also use them in a dual role to include structural firefighting too. The nationwide combined departmental fire services , excluding the military fire services who protect Paris and Marseilles, operate slightly more off road brush pumpers than structural units, with over 4,000 of each type.

Added by Rob Johnson on 07 November 2024.

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