That’s Why Fire Trucks Are Red

Everything about a firetruck makes us stop and look at it. They’re big, bright, loud, and they carry brave people who save lives. But have you ever wondered why they’re red? The answer isn’t 100% clear, but there are a few theories out there.

By the way, other colors have also been used for them. Studies have shown that while that red hue reaches our eyes first in the daytime, it’s not best for at night. When it’s dark out, our eyes are better at seeing colors with a smaller wavelength like greens and blues. So some cities have adopted one of these colors for their firetrucks instead of the traditional crimson! Other places have even more surprising colors like orange, pink, yellow, and lime green!

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TIMESTAMPS:
The “Volunteer” Theory 0:22
Competition 0:51
They couldn’t just be like other cars 1:18
The “Psychological” Theory 1:43
The Color Theory 2:18
? Some other cool firetruck facts ?
– What’s with the dalmatians? 4:20
– The earliest fire engine was from Ancient Greece 4:56
– Fire Truck vs. Fire Engine 5:21
– The Ladders 5:51
– The Pumper, Tanker, and Ladder Trucks 6:19
– That price tag, though! 6:43
– How Big Are They? 7:09
– The Fastest Firetruck in the World 7:31
– Water vs. Foam 7:57
– Surprising Horsepower 8:18
– The Lights and Sirens 8:38

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SUMMARY:
– The earliest fire departments in the 1800s were made up of volunteer firefighters. Back then, red was the cheapest color of paint you could buy, so they went with the budget-friendly option.
– Another theory says that back when fire departments ran on volunteers, there was a lot of pride and competition between departments from town to town. Red was the most sought-after color because it’s bold and catches the eye.
– Fire departments wanted their trucks to stand out among the thousands of dark vehicles and wagons on the road.
– Fire extinguishers, hydrants, STOP signs and lights – they’re all bright red like a cherry.
– Red has the highest wavelength of all the other colors of the rainbow, so our brain registers it first.
– Back in the days when fire engines were pulled by horses, a dalmatian would run ahead of them and bark loudly to clear the path.
– The earliest fire engine was from Ancient Greece. It was only a large pump in an aqueduct system that shot water, but the concept evolved in Ancient Greece.
– The fire engine is what brings the pumps and hoses to the scene, while the truck delivers all the ladders in case they’re needed.
– Firefighters are trained to go up sky-high on these ladders. But no worries – they’re built to remain stable in 50 mph winds!
– Depending on what equipment it carries and how big the firetruck is, they cost between $500,000 and $1,000,000!
– The fastest firetruck in the world is called the Hawaiian Eagle, and it holds the record for the fastest firetruck in existence, and it can reach speeds of up to 407 mph.
– Surprisingly, the average firetruck only has around 500 horsepower!
-It’s a little-known fact that the flashing lights and super loud siren are on the fire engine, not the truck.

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