As applied to wildland fire fighting: Ground vehicles used in the suppression of wildland fires, such as dozers, tractors, plows, and their transport vehicles. Note: Heavy equipment does not include fire apparatus. NFPA 1051, 2002 ed. As applied to rescue operations: Typically, construction equipment that can include but is not limited to backhoes, trac hoes, grade-alls, and cranes. NFPA 1006, 2003 ed.