25 Fire Truck Coloring Pages - Free!

On the road we often see vehicles that are very different from the rest, because they serve other purposes besides carrying people. This time we want to tell you a little about one of those very special vehicles. Do you know which one it is?

That's right! A fire truck. Have you ever wondered why they are red? What were they like before? There is so much we don't know about these vehicles that we would love to tell you more.

Fire trucks usually have a variety of tools that are vitally important for fighting a fire, such as a motor to pump water.

They usually carry other tools, like ladders, fireproof suits and helmets, extinguisher tanks and many more things that firefighters use in this very dangerous and important work.

We are running out of space! But don't worry, if you want to know more about fire trucks, then go ahead and color this topic, because then you will find interesting facts about them that you didn't know. How cool!

You don't need to have a lot of materials. With whatever you have at home you will do a great job. Let's get to work, little artist!

1. The oldest firefighting force originated in the Northern Song dynasty, in China.
2. The first fire engine in the world that was recorded was in 1518, commissioned by the city of Augsburg, Germany, and built by Anteni Bratner.
3. The world's first fire engine (according to the little information available) is said to have been formed by installing a large lever-operated water pump.
4. A terrible and devastating fire broke out in London, England, in 1666. It burned for 4 days and destroyed 1,300 houses.
5. Ever since the London fire of 1666, the British began to take the protection of cities against fires seriously.
6. Did you know that there once was a fire engine powered by a steam engine? It appeared in London, in the year 1829.
7. In 1673, in the Netherlands, a soft water pipe made of leather was invented to fight fires. Does it ring a bell? It would be what we know today as a hose.
8. There are many types of fire trucks! Did you know that? There are pumper trucks, ladder trucks, tanker trucks and many more.
9. Do you know what pumper trucks are? Unlike other fire trucks, these are designed to take on any kind of mission.
10. Tanker trucks, also known as “Mother Pumpers,” are trucks designed to carry large amounts of water. Very important for a fire!
11. Have you ever wondered why fire trucks are red? They are red so that people can see them from far away, in foggy, stormy and dusty weather.
12. In the 19th century, urban firefighters in Europe and the United States began to be equipped with firefighting pumping devices powered by steam engines.
13. Did you know that the first “fire trucks” were pulled by horses? In the early 20th century they were replaced by trucks powered by internal combustion engines.
14. European firefighters work in lighter trucks than American ones, which are designed to move at full speed along wide avenues.
15. The first modern professional and paid fire department is considered to be the one in Edinburgh, founded in 1824. New York only formed its paid professional department in 1865.
16. The first steam fire truck in the United States was created by Paul R. Hodge, in 1841.
17. In 1898 the world's first firefighting car was displayed at an exhibition held in Versailles, France.
18. In the 1920s, fire trucks powered by internal combustion engines began to appear.
19. Pumper trucks usually don't carry water, since their function is to pump water from a nearby source, such as hydrants or rivers.
20. Did you know that there are trucks designed to fight forest fires? They can travel over rough terrain.
21. At least three people must be on the fire trucks to increase how effectively a fire is fought.
22. In the United States, fire trucks are known as “Tiller Ladders.” They are enormous! They have big double-body trailers.
23. There are carbon dioxide fire trucks, which are used to put out fires involving valuable equipment, cultural relics, books and archives.
24. In 1915 the first double-powder foam extinguishing agent was invented, suitable for fighting oil fires, flammable liquids and others.
25. A terrible and devastating fire broke out in London, England, in 1666. It burned for 4 days and destroyed 1,300 houses.