Firematic racing highlights purpose-built Class B and Class C competition fire trucks used in New York drills overseen by the New York State Volunteer Firemen’s Parade and Drill Team Captains Association.
Class B trucks are hot-rodded V8 pickups modified to pump water and transport teams quickly, featuring large running boards and custom drop decks for external riders.
Class C entrants are purpose-built racers with custom frames and open front wheels that can hit up to 80 MPH in short sprints on a 475-foot track while crews ride on the rear.
Hose racing requires teams to sprint to a hydrant, connect and unroll hose and stop the clock by firing a nozzle, while ladder racing finishes when a climber grasps the top rung of a 25-foot speed ladder.
This report is based on information originally published by The Autopian.
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