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Why do fire trucks respond to motor vehicle accidents and medical calls?

April 26, 2017accidents medical motor respond trucks vehicle

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Why do fire trucks respond to motor vehicle accidents and medical calls?

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• A • Automobile accidents present other hazards such as potential fire, ruptured fuel tanks, and/or the presence of hazardous materials. Spotsylvania County firefighters are trained as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) or Paramedics and can assist with patient care or in extricating (removing) trapped occupants of the vehicle. An engine company is automatically toned on those alarms that are serious in nature and may require additional staffing.