🚒 KNOWING THE FACTS ABOUT FIRE ENGINES Clearing common misconceptions—especially during fires Fire engines are powerful tools—but they do not have unlimited water. Understanding how fire engines really work helps set proper expectations during emergencies and improves public fire-safety awareness. ⸻ 💧 FACT 1: Fire engines do not have overflowing water A fire engine carries a limited onboard water tank. It will only have a continuous water supply when connected to a fire hydrant, tanker shuttle

Engine Fire Extinguisher System - An Engine Fire or Overheat is monitored in four sections of the engine. In each section there are two sense loops (A and B) containing a gas. If the temperature rises the gas pressure increases. If the pressure falls to zero due to a leak then a FAULT is sensed. The difference between an Overheat and Fire is the temperature at which it is triggered: Overheat/Fire 1) Upper fan case 174C/304C 2) Lower fan case 174C/304C 3) Left core 343C/850C 4) Right core 343C/85