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.
💡 Emergency Vehicles — Fun Facts
Fun “Did you know?” facts about Emergency Vehicles — tap through 10 at a time!
The tallest fire truck ladders can reach more than 30 metres up.
That is about as high as a 10-storey building! The ladder helps firefighters rescue people way up high.
Emergency vehicles use loud sirens so other cars know to move over.
When you hear a wee-oo sound, a helper is on the way. Cars pull to the side to let them pass safely.
Fire trucks carry their own water so helpers can start right away.
A big tank inside holds hundreds of litres of water. That way firefighters do not have to wait to begin.
Police cars have flashing lights and sirens to help keep people safe.
The lights and sounds tell other cars to move aside. Then the police can hurry to help someone quickly.
Ambulances rush sick or hurt people to the hospital to get better.
Inside there are beds and helpful medicine. Kind helpers look after people on the way to the doctor.
Fire trucks carry long hoses and ladders to help put out fires.
Firefighters spray water through the hoses to cool the flames. The tall ladders help them reach high windows.