What Type of Driver's License is Required to Operate a Fire Truck?

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To drive a fire truck, a B2 driver's license is required. B2 license permits driving: heavy and medium-duty trucks; large, heavy, and medium-sized specialized operation vehicles. Fire trucks fall under specialized operation vehicles, also known as fire engines, primarily used for firefighting missions. A B2 license qualifies the holder to operate a fire truck. Fire trucks come in various types with complex functions, as outlined below: 1. Classification by chassis load capacity: includes mini fire trucks, light fire trucks, medium fire trucks, and heavy fire trucks. 2. Classification by appearance and structure: can be divided into single-axle fire trucks, double-axle fire trucks, cab-over fire trucks, and conventional-cab fire trucks. 3. Classification by function: water tank fire trucks, foam fire trucks, dry powder fire trucks, rescue fire trucks, aerial fire trucks, equipment fire trucks, and publicity fire trucks, etc. 4. Classification by brand: Dongfeng fire trucks, Isuzu fire trucks, JMC fire trucks, Sinotruk fire trucks, etc.