Why do I occasionally see fire trucks and ambulances driving with lights and sirens proceed through red lights and travel down roadways and then suddenly they turn off their lights and slow down?
Many times, several units are dispatched to the same emergency incident. These units may respond from different fire stations throughout town. The first arriving unit will assess the situation and inform the dispatcher that the situation is or is not under control or that a single unit or that multiple units will be needed to handle the emergency. If the decision is made that no other apparatus is needed on scene, all other responding units are cancelled and return to quarters to prepare for the next call. Most likely, when you see an emergency vehicle with red lights and siren go through an intersection and then slow down and turn the emergency lights off, they have been cancelled from the call they were responding to. What is the best type of fire extinguisher for my home? A multi-purpose fire extinguisher is best for the home. Look for the rating to be at least 2A-10B C on the label. This extinguisher can be used on any type of fire commonly found in the home. It will often be label
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