When a river overflowed into a nearby street following heavy rains in Melbourne, Australia, the Eltham Fire Department did all it could to reach those in need of rescue, including driving through waters over six feet high.
This video has been a source of pride for Japanese netizens because the Isuzu fire engine seen in the video was made in Japan. Many people all over the world are impressed with the Isuzu’s ability to drive through high flood waters.
▼ Driving through water, no big deal.
▼ Made it through, still running strong. 
▼ Gotta let some water out. 
▼ And on they go to save some lives.
Check out some comments about the video from YouTube:
They said it was a fire engine, they never said anything about it NOT being a water engine…
And not a single f*ck was given that day. We salute you, Fire truck of OZ.
And that’s what the red button does son…..
Crowd: Oh that’s so cool! Driver: Oh shit oh shit oh shit oh shit!
i love how the windshield wipers were on
Source: Kaigai no Hannou
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