Part personnel carrier, part toolbox, part water tanker -- these enormous trucks have more than sirens and flashing lights

More often than not, the only time we see fire engines are when they are speeding past us on the way to emergencies.

However, if you had the chance to get a closer look, you would see that fire engines have a lot of components beyond the usual ladders and lights.

Get a full tour of a Hillsborough County Fire Engine.

Article Image Caption: Hillsborough County Fire Rescue fire engines are painted "safety yellow." This fire engine is over 33 feet long and weighs roughly 42,000 pounds.
Posted: 9/11/2025, 1:59:28 PM