The fire department's pump-truck froze, so firefighters sent another, then another, then a fourth.

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In some communities the fire department will even pump water out of your basement for you.

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The Act banned the ownership of semi-automatic and pump-action rifles, weapons which fire explosive ammunition, short shotguns with magazines and elevated pump-action and self-loading rifles.

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An additional pump lowered into the mine by the fire service has helped reduce the water levels.

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Static electricity could cause a small spark when a petrol pump nozzle is inserted which could in turn ignite fuel vapour in a flash fire.

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