What Are Emergency Vehicles?

Emergency vehicles are special types of cars and trucks that help keep us safe and help people when there is a problem. They have bright lights and loud sounds so we can hear and see them when they are nearby.

Types of Emergency Vehicles

• Ambulance: This vehicle helps sick or hurt people get to the hospital quickly. It has a stretcher inside and medical equipment to help on the way.
• Fire Truck: A fire truck helps firefighters put out fires. It has lots of tools, a big ladder, and sometimes even water hoses to spray water.
• Police Car: Police cars help keep us safe by catching bad guys and helping people in trouble. They have flashing lights and sirens to warn cars to move out of the way.

Why Are They Important?

Emergency vehicles are very important because they help people in emergencies. When someone is very sick, when there’s a fire, or when there’s something wrong, these vehicles get to the place fast to help.

How to Help Emergency Vehicles

When you hear or see an emergency vehicle, it’s important to stay calm and let them pass. If you are on the road, you should move to the side so they can go quickly where they need to be.

Fun Facts!

• Did you know fire trucks can carry anywhere from 500 to 3,000 gallons of water?
• Ambulances can actually take people to any hospital they choose, depending on what’s best for their needs!
• There are special police vehicles that can go very fast, like motorcycles and even helicopters!

Next time you see an emergency vehicle, you’ll know it’s there to help people quickly and keep us safe!