Fire Engines Photos

Karlsruhe were big Scania fans long before most other German fire services, but this is the first Volvo units bought by the city as far as I can tell. Still Swedish, but I wonder what sparked this change?

Added by Rob Johnson on 02 April 2026.

I just noticed the red emergency lights on the roof. Perhaps not destined for a German fire service after all?

Added by Rob Johnson on 03 April 2026.

Rob, Karlsruhe is just where one of the Rosenbauer factories is based. Doesn't look like there is any clues to where this one is due for, apart from somewhere that uses red lights?

Added by Andy on 03 April 2026.

This ladder is not for Karlsruhe FD, its at the Rosenbauer Factory Karlsruhe

Added by Jacques Peter on 04 April 2026.

Rob the Rosenbauer Factory that was foemerly Metz is located in Karlsruhe.

Added by Stuart on 04 April 2026.

Thanks everyone!

For some reason I thought this one was destined for the local lads, rather than just identifying where it happened to be when it was photographed.

Added by Rob Johnson on 07 April 2026.

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