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Old 07-15-2008, 12:00 AM
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Default Re: Fire Department Charges

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Originally Posted by samhass
I question why a fire truck has to come out on every 911 call for medical help. If you are having a heart attack will it make you feel better to think your house might be burning down, too? You have paramedics on the ambulance. How will a fireman help?
Sammy, In some areas there are more fire stations nearby than ambulances, so help is available sooner. Also most (if not all) firefighters are trained in basic medical procedures and many trucks have defibrillators.

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