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Specialized Vehicles Vocabulary - Fire Truck

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Specialized Vehicles Vocabulary
fire truck

a large vehicle carrying firefighters and equipment for fighting large fires

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vehicle
vehicle
[noun]

a means of transportation used to carry people or goods from one place to another, typically on roads or tracks

Ex: The accident involved three vehicles.
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firefighter

someone whose job is to put out fires and save people or animals from dangerous situations

Ex: The community honored the firefighters for their bravery and dedication during a wildfire .
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to stop
to stop
[Verb]

to cause something to come to an end or prevent it from happening

Ex: The referee had to stop the match due to dangerous weather conditions .
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to rescue
to rescue
[Verb]

to save a person or thing from danger, harm, or a bad situation

Ex: The organization has successfully rescued countless animals in distress .
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to carry
to carry
[Verb]

to hold someone or something and take them from one place to another

Ex: The shopping bag was heavy because it had to carry groceries for the whole family .
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hose
hose
[noun]

a lengthy, flexible tube, made of plastic or rubber, often used in firefighting and gardening, that can direct the flow of water to the direction it is pointed at

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ladder
ladder
[noun]

a piece of equipment with a set of steps that are connected to two long bars, used for climbing up and down a height

Ex: He used a ladder to reach the top shelf in the garage and grab the toolbox .
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interesting
interesting
[Adjective]

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

Ex: The teacher made the lesson interesting by including interactive activities .
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fire engine

a vehicle equipped with firefighting apparatus, such as hoses, pumps, and tanks, used by firefighters to extinguish fires and rescue people

Ex: After hours of battling the fire , the fire engine finally returned to the station , exhausted but victorious .
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hand pump
hand pump
[noun]

a manually operated pump used to draw liquids, typically water or beer, by applying physical force

Ex: Engineers designed a more efficient hand pump for rural communities .
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steam engine

a machine that uses steam made from boiling water to produce power and make parts move

Ex: Early steam engines worked by moving pistons with steam .
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to pump
to pump
[Verb]

to make gas or liquid move in a certain direction using a mechanical action

Ex: The heart pumps blood throughout the circulatory system to supply the body with oxygen .
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powered
powered
[Adjective]

(often used in combination) operated by a specific type of energy or force

Ex: The small town relied on a powered generator for electricity during blackouts .
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to invent
to invent
[Verb]

to make or design something that did not exist before

Ex: By 2030 , scientists might invent a cure for this disease .
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powerful
powerful
[Adjective]

possessing great strength or force

Ex: The team played with powerful energy , winning the match easily .
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engine
engine
[noun]

the part of a vehicle that uses a particular fuel to make the vehicle move

Ex: The new electric car features a powerful engine that provides fast acceleration .
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to trap
to trap
[Verb]

to catch something or someone in a confined or controlled space or situation

Ex: The mouse was trapped in the corner , unable to escape from the room .
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tank
tank
[noun]

a large, typically metallic container designed for storing gases or liquids

Ex: The water tank on the rooftop supplies the entire building.
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siren
siren
[noun]

a loud device typically used on emergency vehicles to alert others of their approach and to clear the way in traffic

Ex: The rescue team 's boat was equipped with a siren for use during water emergencies .
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to paint
to paint
[Verb]

to cover a surface or object with a colored liquid, usually for decoration

Ex: They decided to paint the exterior of their house a cheerful yellow .
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to notice
to notice
[Verb]

to become aware of something through seeing, hearing, or feeling it

Ex: He noticed a strange smell in the kitchen when he walked in .
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first aid
first aid
[noun]

a basic medical treatment given to someone in an emergency before they are taken to the hospital

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