Tools for emergency team outside house (6)

I believe the answer is:

spades

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'tools' is the definition.
(spade is a kind of tool)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for spades that I've seen before include "those getting soiled?" , "Passed around with diggers" , "Suit in pack of cards" , "Digging implements" , "Implements for a suit" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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