<P> A water tender, also known as a tanker in some regions, is a specialized firefighting apparatus designed for transporting water from a water source to a fire scene . Water tenders are capable of drafting water from a stream, lake or hydrant . </P> <P> This class of apparatus does not necessarily have enough pumping capacity to power large hose lines (like a fire engine), though it utilizes a smaller pump to draft from bodies of water . Water tenders are used when there is no working fire hydrant within reach of other fire equipment, potentially supplying the fire engine (s) with a very rapid connection . Most water tenders are designed to carry loads of 1000 gallons (approx. 3800 litres) or more . In the US, 1000 gallons is the requirement in the NFPA standards . Some may carry up to or even upwards of 5000 gallons (approx . 19,000 litres) of water--even more with a trailer . </P>

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