Why does a fire engine come on some Emergency Medical calls?
Many of the fire engines in the TEVAS district are equipped with much of the same basic equipment as the ambulance including cardiac defibrillator, oxygen, and splints. Fire equipment responds to all motor vehicle accidents and most potentially life threatening emergencies such as unconsciousness, heart attacks, respiratory difficulty, trauma and seizures. This crew can render aid at an emergency if they arrive prior to the ambulance and assist the ambulance crew as needed by performing CPR, assessing vital signs or preparing the patient for transport to the hospital.
Related Questions
- Recently, after dialing 911 because of a medical emergency, a fire engine and ambulance came to my house and it seemed like a lot of unnecessary people were there. Why did they bring the engine and so many firefighters when it was a medical emergency?
- How long does it take a fire engine to get to a fire or medical emergency after 9-1-1 has been called?
- Why does a fire engine come on some Emergency Medical calls?
