Fire engines are special vehicles that help firefighters put out fires. When they arrive at a fire, they need water to spray on the flames. But where do they get this water from?

1. **Fire Hydrants**: The most common place fire engines get water is from fire hydrants. A fire hydrant is a big, colorful pipe on the street that can be opened up to let water flow out. Firefighters use special tools to connect a hose to the hydrant, and then they can pump water from there.

2. **Water Tanks**: Some fire engines have large tanks filled with water right on the truck. This is helpful when they need to put out a fire quickly, especially if they are far away from a hydrant.

3. **Nearby Lakes or Rivers**: Sometimes, if the fire is really big and there isn’t enough water from the hydrants or the truck’s tank, firefighters can use hoses to pull water from nearby lakes or rivers.

Firefighters are always ready for action, and they know exactly where to go to find water when they need it!


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