A quint fire truck is an apparatus that combines the equipment capabilities of a ladder truck and the water-pumping ability of a fire engine. As its name implies, it features five main tools to carry out firefighting functions:

Pump Water tank Fire hose Aerial device Ground ladders The quint has been around since the early 20th century. In fact, the first patent for a quintuple combination pumper date back to 1912. But today’s quints are much more stable, maneuverable and capable than their early counterparts, due in part to a single rear axle configuration, longer reach and a higher-powered engine.