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Originally Posted by Annie01
can someone explain to me why the fire truck follows the emt trucks for an emergency call??? NO FIRE..maybe a heart attack etc...of what use is a fire truck??? seems llike aot of wasted gas and time for them to follow every call...anyone know why?????
i would think the emt truck has everything they need.....just wondering !!!
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In most cases the Fire Truck arrives first. They are equipped with all needed medical equipment to access the patient, provide immediate care and in most cases have the patient ready for transport. The Ambulance may be at the hospital, on another call or responding from a greater distance. Also they use the Fire Truck incase there is a Fire call on the way back from the Ambulance call.