>>1408657

OK .. a q is a quint, or a quintuple combination pumper. Think a combo pumper / ladder. Department's will often denote a q as its different than a true ladder or engine. The quint stands for the 5 functions it can provide. IT can pump,carry water, hose, Ariel and group discussion ladders. Technically apparatus that carry large amounts of water are tenders. Tanjokers refer to aerial water dispursemen