Fire engine
Fire engine
Fire engine (pronunciation: /ˈfʌɪər ˈɛndʒɪn/) is a vehicle designed primarily for firefighting operations. The terms "fire engine" and "fire truck" are often used interchangeably; however in some fire departments/fire services they refer to separate and specific types of vehicle.
Etymology
The term "fire engine" is derived from the Old English fyr meaning "fire" and the Latin ingenium meaning "an innate quality, especially mental power, hence a clever invention."
Definition
A fire engine is a vehicle equipped with firefighting apparatus such as water pumps, hoses, ladders, and a variety of tools. Its primary purpose is to transport firefighters to an incident scene, provide them with access to the fire, and provide them with the water, equipment, and other resources necessary to extinguish the fire.
Related Terms
- Firefighter: A person who is trained and equipped to extinguish fires, rescue people and animals, and protect property from fire damage.
- Fire station: A structure or other area set aside for storage of firefighting apparatus, personal protective equipment, fire hose, fire extinguishers, and other firefighting equipment.
- Fire hose: A high-pressure hose used to carry water or other fire retardant (such as foam) to a fire to extinguish it.
- Fire hydrant: A connection point by which firefighters can tap into a water supply.
- Fire extinguisher: A portable device that discharges a jet of water, foam, gas, or other material to extinguish a fire.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fire engine
- Wikipedia's article - Fire engine
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