Originally Posted by
notapilot15
airport fire trucks are made for off road.
My 4 wheel drive was made for off road too - but it sure went a lot faster on-road. And it didn't weigh 40 tonnes.
If an airport fire rescue member thinks his/her own airport where they trained is unknown territory, they shouldn't be on that team.
Or perhaps they DO know the terrain, which is why they avoided it?
When they're the ones who train for just these events - and no-doubt want to get to a serious fire ASAP - why do those who weren't there and aren't trained think that the professionals made such an obvious incompetent decision?
My suggestion is that they probably know more about their limitations and operational requirements than we do.