It's Standard Operating Procedure here.
You may have seen the fire truck following the EMT truck, but in most instances, the fire truck arrives at the scene BEFORE the EMT truck. This is because there are more fire stations and fire trucks than there are EMT garages and trucks. The fire fighters are trained to provide first-responder services to victims and this greatly improves the outcomes of emergency situations.
So, it's not a waste ... it's a benefit to all of us!
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