Channel: Jalopnik

Category: Autos & Vehicles

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Description: If you’ve ever walked through New York City’s iconic Grand Central Terminal, you’re familiar with the high green ceilings, the crowds of people and the massive network of smelly underground train platforms that shuttle thousands in and out of the city. Now imagine the nightmare if a fire broke out. I visited the Grand Central Terminal Fire Brigade — a specialized firefighting unit off Track 14 with its own unique fleet of electric response vehicles. With 49 acres to manage, it’s incredibly obvious why the station needs its own bespoke unit, which even specified the customized emissions-free Taylor-Dunn B-248 electric carts to accommodate their unique first-responder needs. Read more: Follow Jalopnik on: twitter.com/jalopnik facebook.com/jalopnik instagram.com/jalopnik Drive free or die! jalopnik.com