Fire command vehicle

A fire command vehicle, also called a fire chief car, battalion chief vehicle, or fly car, is a vehicle used by a senior officer of a fire department to respond to firefighting incidents.

[1][2][3][4][5] Its markings typically indicate the rank of the senior officer.

[9][10][11]In the United States, fire command vehicles are similar to police cars, and are equipped with emergency lighting and emergency vehicle equipment.

[12] Many fire departments use modified SUVs or pickup trucks as their command vehicles.

[13] In the United Kingdom, the fire car is usually unmarked and personally owned by a station manager.