What is the difference between a fire engine and a fire truck?

A fire engine is designed to carry 500 gallons of water and pumps water from a hydrant - generally 1,500 gallons per minute. A fire truck is designed to carry ladders, special rescue equipment, and other special fire fighting equipment along with an elevating ladder. Garland operates seven fire engines. 

Quints

We also operate five quints. A quint is like a fire truck in that it carries an elevating ladder and all of the equipment of a fire truck, but also carries up to 500 gallons of water and can pump water from the hydrant like a fire engine. A quint can do the job of both. Quints are much more expensive than an engine or truck.

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1. Why does a Fire Engine respond with an ambulance on medical calls?
2. Are Fire Engines staffed with medically trained personnel?
3. What is the difference between a fire engine and a fire truck?
4. How many firefighters does each fire apparatus respond on incident calls?