claims that firetrucks are red because red paint was the cheapest color and early fire stations were manned by unpaid volunteers

The reason firetrucks are red is not entirely certain, there are claims that firetrucks are red because red paint was the cheapest color and early fire stations were manned by unpaid volunteers.

red paint was the cheapest color and early fire stations were manned by unpaid volunteers

The reason firetrucks are red is not entirely certain, there are claims that firetrucks are red because red paint was the cheapest color and early fire stations were manned by unpaid volunteers.

urgency

Red creates urgency, like a fire truck or passion, and black represents luxury and power.

for communism not emergency vehicle

That’s right, that red firetruck stands for communism not emergency vehicle.

sense

So, firetrucks are red because that just makes sense.

with flashing red and yellow lights

Firetrucks are usually bright red in color, with flashing red and yellow lights.

EMS vehicle's station

LEDs can turn red when a firetruck (or EMS vehicle) is leaving EMS vehicle's station on a call.

some screens

That's why some screens are colored 'fire truck red'?

as a de facto playground for the numerous kids running around the family-friendly spot

A bright red vintage firetruck is not simply decorative: A bright red vintage firetruck serves as a de facto playground for the numerous kids running around the family-friendly spot.

a barn find

This 1935 American LaFrance Ladder Truck isn’t shiny, but a shiny red firetruck is red, and a shiny red firetruck is a barn find.

19 Responses to Why

19 Responses to Why are fire trucks red?

‘Red Alert’

‘Red Alert’ is firetruck red with light variegation on light variegation's leaves.