[Illustration: Hook and Ladder Truck Going to the Fire]

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[Illustration]

THE FIRE ALARM is sounded by a big gong in the station from street alarm
boxes near where the fire occurs. The firemen know these alarm stations
so well that they seldom look for the address, but dash off quickly to
the correct place.

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[Illustration: A Water Tower]

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[Illustration]

THE FIREMEN'S DOG goes to every fire, running beside the horses, barking
a command to hurry. He gets to the fire hydrant first and sits there
panting until the Firemen come up to attach the hose and turn on the
water.

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[Illustration]

THE ROUND HOUSE is the place where the railroad engines are kept when