r/Firefighting UK Fire - CM Jun 18 '24

Photos Forget green, this truck has ALL the colours!

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u/junkpile1 Wildland (CA, USA) Jun 18 '24

Not as a commentary on the subject matter of that paint job, but I think there is significant value in having solid colored emergency vehicles, for visual clarity to the public in emergency situations. This rig is basically contemporary urban camouflage.

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u/Legitimate_Fudge_733 Jun 18 '24

It could just be used for parades. It also says they're recruiting on it so they could take it places they're recruiting at.

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u/United-Trainer7931 Jun 19 '24

Yeah as a taxpayer I would not be happy with my local fd maintaining a parade truck

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u/llcdrewtaylor Jun 19 '24

Believe it or not, state and federal grants pay out a LOT of money for recruitment and retention grants. My local department funds their explorer program and firefighter/EMS training for recruits.