What type of vehicle is required for FAST operations?

For FAST (Firefighter Assistance and Search Team) operations, a city-issued vehicle is specifically designed and equipped to support the needs of rapid intervention teams during emergency incidents. This vehicle typically contains specialized equipment and resources that can be mobilized quickly to assist firefighters who may be in distress, provide extra safety measures, and enable effective rescue operations.

The choice of a city-issued vehicle emphasizes the municipal or departmental requirements that ensure all personnel are equipped with the proper gear and tools necessary for their safety and operational effectiveness. It may include medical equipment, communication devices, and other essential supplies tailored for firefighting and rescue scenarios.

Other vehicle types, such as a standard fire engine, rescue helicopter, or ambulance, while they serve crucial roles in emergency response, do not specifically align with the operational needs and readiness required for FAST operations. Each of those vehicles is optimized for particular functions—standard fire engines for fire suppression, rescue helicopters for aerial evacuation or specialized rescues, and ambulances for medical transport—rather than for the focused rapid intervention support that FAST teams require.