The Adventures of Pete the Fire Engine is a story that we all will most likely experience in our lives. Pete was the protector of a community, but the community outgrew his abilities. Pete could no longer do the job. Pete was then sold to a small town, whose needs he could meet, and was once again the protector and loved. The purpose of the story is to show that although the circumstances may change in our lives, we can still be valuable and make a difference.