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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. [6]
In the 19th century, fire chief vehicles were horse-drawn, and known as a chief's buggy. [7] [8] With the advent and rise of the automobile, most fire departments retired their chief's buggies for automobiles with proper markings. [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. The car has emergency lighting and equipment installed.