Fire Engines Photos

This type of light pumper is typical of the older generation of units built in huge numbers for the thousands of Japanese community volunteer fire companies.

These were - and still are - very compact and carry only a small pump and basic equipment. But they respond to fires in large numbers and focus mainly on protecting exposures and preventing conflagrations in urban areas with tightly-packed wooden homes and other structures. The newer units most often carry a lightweight portable pump rather than having a PTO driven one.

Six, ten, or even fifteen can respond on the first alarm, often alongside full-time crews with more sophisticated equipment, and they typically work closely together to good effect!

Like many countries, over 70% of all firefighters in Japan are unpaid volunteers, even in the largest cities including Tokyo.

Added by Rob Johnson on 07 February 2019.

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