Quint
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-004638
A fire apparatus that integrates five primary functions: a fire pump, a water tank, a hose storage area, an aerial device (ladder or platform), and ground ladders. This multi-purpose vehicle can perform pumping, water supply, aerial operations, and rescue tasks from a single unit. Quints are rated by their pump capacity, often ranging from 1,000 to 2,000 gallons per minute.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-004638 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Industrial safety |
| Translations | German: Quint; Spanish: quint; French: quint |
Record as JSON
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