During my recent trip to Kansas, I visited the Mission Township Fire Department on the outskirts of Topeka. They have two new units from Rosenbauer America on the Commander chassis. Though they look like twins, one is a traditional engine and the other is a rescue pumper.
When the department purchased these two units, the adopted a new color scheme; red and blue.
![Mission Township FD Rosenbauer Commander](https://i0.wp.com/larryshapiroblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Mission_Twp_002153A.jpg?resize=600%2C449&ssl=1)
This unit is filled to capacity with a huge compliment of tools.
![Mission Township FD Rosenbauer Commander](https://i0.wp.com/larryshapiroblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Mission_Twp_002225A.jpg?resize=600%2C449&ssl=1)
The engine looks very similar except for the mid-ship, top-mounted pump console.
![Mission Township FD Rosenbauer Commander](https://i0.wp.com/larryshapiroblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Mission_Twp_002284A.jpg?resize=600%2C449&ssl=1)
The front bumper of Rescue 40 has a set of hydraulic rescue tools.
![hydraulic rescue tools in front bumper of fire engine](https://i0.wp.com/larryshapiroblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Mission_Twp_002312A.jpg?resize=600%2C449&ssl=1)
I had a beautiful day for photography and the fire department personnel found this great open spot to setup the shots.