Why do fire trucks respond to motor vehicle accidents?

Several reasons. First, automobile accidents present other hazards such as potential fire, ruptured fuel tanks, and/or the presence of hazardous materials. Second, if a victim is trapped in the vehicle, there is extrication equipment on four of our fire trucks. Third, firefighters are trained as EMT's. They can assist the ambulance crew with patient care.

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1. When an emergency vehicle is approaching that is displaying emergency lights and sirens, what should I do?
2. Why do emergency vehicles run with lights and siren, then just turn them off?
3. Can you make the stop lights turn green?
4. What is the difference between an EMT and Paramedic?
5. Do the personnel on the ambulance fight fires also?
6. Why do fire trucks respond to motor vehicle accidents?
7. Why do fire trucks respond to emergency medical calls?
8. Why do so many fire trucks respond to 'simple' incidents?
9. Why do firefighters cut holes in the roof of a building on fire?
10. Why do firefighters break windows in a building that is on fire?
11. How do I get one of those reflective number signs for my mailbox/driveway?
12. Is outdoor burning allowed?
13. Will the Fire Department refill my fire extinguisher?