What is the structure of a fire truck like?
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Depending on the needs, fire trucks are designed and manufactured to accommodate firefighters, equipped with various firefighting equipment or extinguishing agents, and used by fire departments for firefighting, auxiliary firefighting, or rescue operations. In most countries, including China, fire departments also utilize them for other emergency rescue purposes. More information about fire trucks is as follows: Overview: Fire trucks are typically equipped with steel ladders, water guns, portable fire extinguishers, self-contained breathing apparatus, protective clothing, demolition tools, first aid tools, and other equipment. Some also carry large firefighting equipment such as water tanks, water pumps, and foam fire suppression devices. In most regions, fire trucks are red in appearance, but in some areas, they are yellow, including certain special fire trucks. The top of a fire truck usually features alarm bells, sirens, emergency lights, and strobe lights. Types: Fire trucks come in various types with complex functions and can be classified according to different standards. Classification by chassis load capacity includes mini fire trucks and medium-sized fire trucks; by appearance structure, they can be divided into single-axle fire trucks, double-axle fire trucks, flat-nose fire trucks, and pointed-nose fire trucks; by extinguishing agent, they can be categorized into water tank fire trucks, dry powder fire trucks, and foam fire trucks.