crash truck

Airport fire engine

A crash truck is a specialized emergency vehicle stationed at airports, equipped with firefighting foam, water, and rescue equipment to respond to aircraft accidents or fires.

Also called an aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicle.

These trucks are designed for rapid response on runways and can spray fire-suppressing agents while moving: The crash truck reached the burning plane within two minutes of the emergency call.

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