Put Out the Fire Guide: The core loop every new player needs to know
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OverviewPut Out the Fire drops you in front of your neighbor's burning house armed with nothing but a garden hose. You'll extinguish flames, loot valuables to sell for coins, and spend those coins on upgrades as you push through increasingly tough levels. This guide covers the core loop, how to clear each level, water management, and what to chase once you're ready to speedrun.
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The core loop every new player needs to know
Step
You start with only a garden hose and no upgrades. Extinguishing fires and selling stolen valuables both earn you coins, and coins buy upgrades that make you faster and more effective.
- Grab the hose aim it at any fire to begin earning your first coins and work toward the early extinguishing badges.
- Loot the house pick up valuables from inside the burning building and sell them for an extra stream of coins on top of what firefighting earns you.
- Open the upgrade tree spend your coins here as soon as possible; your first purchase unlocks the Time for an Upgrade badge and shows you the full tree.
- Repeat until the level is cleared then carry your upgrades into the next stage.
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The four levels and what to expect
Summary
Each level has its own badge tied to clearing it. Work through them in sequence.
- Beginner Cottage the first level.
- The Mansion the second level.
- Estate Manor the third level.
- The Hotel the fourth level.
Upgrades and hose skins
Tips
The upgrade tree is where coins become real power. Hose skins are a separate cosmetic purchase from the shop.
- Buy your first upgrade the moment you can afford it — it unlocks a badge and opens up the rest of the tree for inspection.
- Work toward unlocking every upgrade in the tree; completing it earns the Overpowered badge.
- Buy a hose skin from the shop when you have coins to spare — the first purchase earns the Fresh Coat badge.
- Owning every hose skin earns the Collector Enthusiast badge.
Speedrunning the levels
StepThe game has a speedrun leaderboard, and placing in the top 50 on any of them earns a badge. Time targets of under 8 minutes and under 2 minutes each have their own badge as well.
- Target the 8-minute badge clearing a level under 8 minutes earns the Speed Demon badge.
- Clearing a level under 2 minutes earns the Blink and you'll miss it badge.
- Try any speedrun leaderboard the Top 50 badge is not locked to a specific level.
Glossary
Glossary- Water tank
- The supply your hose draws from each time you spray; running it empty stops you from extinguishing anything until it is refilled.
- Upgrade tree
- A screen where you spend coins to strengthen your firefighting abilities, unlocking more options as you buy further into it.
- Hose skin
- A cosmetic item bought from the shop that changes how your hose looks.
- Speedrun leaderboard
- A ranking that tracks how fast players have cleared a level, with the top 50 positions earning a badge.
- Valuables
- Items found inside the burning house that you can grab and sell for coins.
Common questions
FAQHow do I earn coins?
You earn coins by extinguishing fires and by stealing valuables from inside the burning house and selling them.
Can I play with other people?
Yes — a single room holds up to 12 players at once.
Which level should I try for a Top 50 speedrun time?
The Top 50 badge can come from any speedrun leaderboard, so choose whichever level you know best.
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