water tender
Plural
water tenders
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a specialized firefighting vehicle designed to transport large quantities of water to the scene of a fire
A water tender is a type of vehicle used to transport and supply water, often in emergencies. It typically refers to a large truck or trailer equipped with a large tank that holds water. Water tenders are commonly used by fire departments to provide water for firefighting in areas where hydrants may not be available, or where a large supply is needed quickly.
- The fire department dispatched a water tender to the forest fire to provide additional firefighting capacity.
- The rural community acquired a new water tender to enhance their firefighting capabilities in remote areas.
- During the wildfire season, water tenders are strategically stationed to quickly respond to any outbreaks.
- The city's fire department upgraded its fleet with several modern water tenders equipped with advanced pumping systems.
- The volunteer firefighters relied on the water tender to supply water to extinguish the warehouse blaze.