Why do I sometimes see a fire engine following the ambulance?
Fire engines respond with ambulances to provide extra personnel or equipment at the emergency scene. The information obtained from the 911 call helps determine if the engine might be needed. Depending on the patient’s needs or location 2 people aren’t always enough to provide the best care. Sometimes the engine crew arrives to find out that they are not needed. If this is the case they return to service for the next call. Better to be there and not needed, than be needed and not there.

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1. Why doesn’t Zionsville Fire Department have a Dalmatian dog?
2. Why doesn’t Zionsville Fire Department have a fire pole?
3. Why do the firefighters leave the trucks running after they get out of them when they are not on station?
4. How can I get one of the green reflective address signs?
5. How can I get a copy of a fire report?
6. Where do I discard expired fire extinguishers?
7. Where do I recharge/refill my fire extinguisher?
8. I would like to have a recreational fire on my property, is this allowed?
9. I would like to burn leaves on my property, is this allowed?
10. I would like to burn clean wood products on my property, is this allowed?
11. How do I schedule a tour of the fire station?
12. Who do I call if I have questions regarding my EMS bill?
13. Why do I sometimes see a fire engine following the ambulance?
14. Who decides what hospital that I go to?
15. Are all of the firefighters also EMTs?
16. What is the difference between an EMT and a paramedic?