Mumbai Fire Brigade's Fire Bike

Based on a Royal Enfield Bullet 350

Water capacity

Two 15 litre tanks on either side

Slave motor powers pump to spray water

 

How much water can it disperse?

Can spray water at a rate of 8 litres/min

Pressurised water gun can spray up to 20 feet

Other important equipment

Fire extinguisher on leg guard

To combat electrical fires

Siren and flashing lights

Helps in warning other road users 

To move out of the way in an emergency 

How many Fire Bikes in Mumbai?

Mumbai Fire Brigade currently has 24 

Each costs Rs 9 lakh, includes 7 year service package

 

Why is the Fire bike important?

Response time 5 mins lesser than larger vehicles

Can navigate narrow lanes

Assesses the situation before larger fire trucks reach

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