The Army (and Navy) have equipment that is every bit as good as the Fire Brigades they provide their own fire service within millitary bases and at sea etc. the difference is they will split the equipment into different vehicles, they will be using search & rescue and B.A. equipment carried in different vehicles, the green godesses are just big water tankers and pumps, I was speaking to an officer in the Navy about this the other day, he said they could take any equipment they need from a fire station, with the help of the Police, if required, but they don't need it as their own gear is just as good. :-)