What type of vehicle is commonly used to transport water to a fire scene?

A tanker shuttle is specifically designed for transporting large volumes of water to a fire scene, especially in areas where there may be inadequate water supply from hydrants or other sources. These vehicles have large tanks that can carry substantial amounts of water — often several thousand gallons — allowing firefighters to have access to the necessary resources to combat a fire effectively.

While fire engines do carry water and are integral to firefighting efforts, their primary function is to transport firefighters and firefighting equipment to the scene, as opposed to being solely focused on water transport, which is the main role of a tanker shuttle. Other vehicles like ambulances and utility trucks serve very different purposes and are not primarily equipped for water transport to fires.