The very first ambulances were carts pulled by horses.
Long ago there were no engines, so horses did the running. Today ambulances have fast engines to help even quicker.
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Fire trucks carry long hoses and ladders to help put out fires.
Ambulances rush sick or hurt people to the hospital to get better.
Police cars have flashing lights and sirens to help keep people safe.
Fire trucks carry their own water so helpers can start right away.
Emergency vehicles use loud sirens so other cars know to move over.