High lift rescue vehicle

High lift rescue vehicles save human life even at great height.

The fire brigades have high lift rescue vehicles to save people in dangerous situations at great height. They thus secure the second escape route for trapped persons as required in building laws.

High lift rescue vehicles are special fire engines used to rescue persons, animals and goods at great height. For this purpose a turntable ladder is used. A "turntable ladder" is the movable part of a high lift rescue vehicle which is located above the truck chassis.

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Fire truck 'Panther' in action

How about a superlative for a change

ROSENBAUER is one of the world's largest manufacturers of fire fighting vehicles.


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With its wide range of municipal fire fighting vehicles and aerials built to both European and US standards, its extensive series of Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting vehicles and industrial fire fighting vehicles, advanced fire fighting components and fire & safety equipment, Rosenbauer is the industry`s full-liner.


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With both feet on the ground

If it's not just urgent but on fire:


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It seems that Rosenbauer can be found at most airports and fire stations all over the world ...

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Swiss pocket knife of the automotive industry

I just remember the Unimog exhibition last November. By the way, Unimog is a German acronym for "Universal-Motor-Gerät" and an all-terrain vehicle.

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The Unimog has been designed as the ultimate vehicle solution for an almost endless range of tasks. It provides the power and peace of mind to get the job done: carrying and operating attachments, or handling difficult terrain. No matter whether airports, fire brigade or in agriculture – the Unimog is the Swiss pocket knife of the automotive industry...