What is Fire engine?
{{one source|date=February 2025}} [[File:Aerial_Ladder_Platform_fire_truck_(London,_UK_-_2007).jpg|thumb|A fire engine from London]] A '''fire engine''' is a vehicle that is used to help put out the fires. It is also called a '''fire truck'''. Fire engines are also used for other [[911 (emergency telephone number)|emergency calls]]. These can include hazardous materials spills, technical rescue incidents and emergency medical service incidents. What types of calls it is used depends on the area and local setup. A fire engine takes [[firefighters]] from a [[fire station]] to a fire or other incident. Fire engines use flashing lights, loud sirens and horns to warn people that they are coming down the road and to get out of the way. These devices have been used for many years to warn people when they are coming down the road. Fire engines also use communication equipment to contact their dispatcher or other emergency services vehicles. A fire engine has many tools and equipment for fighting fires. Almost all fire engines have [[hose]]s, a [[pump]], a water tank and [[Oxygen|breathing equipment]]. Some fire engines also have special tools and equipment. These might include [[electrical generator]]s, specialized rescue tools such as the [[jaws of life]], equipment for hazardous materials spills and [[first aid kit]]s or medical equipment along with other tools and equipment. == History == In the [[middle ages]], the only way to fight a fire was with buckets of water. In the 16th century, hand-powered pumps were invented. In the 19th century, the design of these pumps was improved. With them, horses could be used to take them to the location of a fire. Later, [[steam power]] was used to both run the pumps and move them to the fires. The first modern fire engine was invented in 1905 by Knox Automobile in [[Springfield, Massachusetts]]. == Types == There are several types of specialized fire service vehicles. They include: *Ladder truck: a ladder truck is found in large municipal [[fire department]]s. There are sev