Fire Engines - Germany: Illustrated History Books & Guides

Metz Rüstkranwagen von 1936 bis 1972

In this book, Klaus Lassen explores the crane and rescue crane trucks made by Metz. After his work on the 70 cranes built by Magirus, he now examines Metz's developments in this specialized field.
Between 1936 and 1972, Metz built a total of 44 crane and rescue crane trucks on various truck chassis, including Mercedes-Benz, MAN, Büssing, Henschel, and some rare brands. The vehicles had lifting capacities ranging from 4.5 to 16 tons.

Product details

Author:	Klaus Lassen
Details:	184 pages, 11.2 x 8.25 x 0.75 in (28.5 x 21 x 1.9 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	450 b&w and color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Verlag Podszun (D, 2024)
ISBN:	9783751611275

Feuerwehr - Die spektakulärsten Einsatzfahrzeuge

The world of the fire service is both everyday and spectacular. This is all the more true for the vehicles used, which have developed into real high-tech machines over time.
Decades ago, everyday life for the fire service and operating the vehicles was hard work. Today, self-stabilizing turntable ladders, fully electric fire pumps and a variety of assistance systems are standard equipment on modern fire service vehicles.
But it is precisely this mix of the latest technology and fascinating nostalgia that creates the enthusiasm for the emergency vehicles, which are no longer necessarily painted red.

Pages of the book "Feuerwehr - Die spektakulärsten Einsatzfahrzeuge"

Extensively illustrated and with informative text, this illustrated book provides an insight into the historical development of firefighting and its vehicles; it sheds light on their technology and provides insight into the company history of the most important body manufacturers.
An interesting selection of models presents the entire range of these special constructions, from command vehicles to fire engines, rescue fire engines and aerial rescue vehicles to the impressive FLF, which are available for firefighting at airports at home and abroad.
An ideal reading and picture book for fire service enthusiasts of all ages.

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Author:	Jörg Hajt
Details:	256 pages, 10.8 x 8.7 x 0.91 in (27.5 x 22 x 2.3 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	400 b&w and color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Heel-Verlag GmbH (D, 2015)
ISBN:	9783958430303