Why do fire trucks block traffic at motor vehicle accidents?
Firefighter safety and the safety of our patients is our highest priority on all emergency scenes. When a fire truck responds to an accident, especially on a highway or busy roadway, the fire truck may be parked in such a fashion to provide a “cushion” for the incident to be shielded from traffic. This helps to make the scene safe for our EMS and rescue workers. They are also parked is such a way to gain access to the tools and equipment we may need to rescue a victim. While this may become an inconvenience for traffic, it is necessary for the safety of our firefighters and citizens.
