I saw a minor fender bender and the fire department sent three or four trucks and at least 10 people. Why?

The call taker at the 911 dispatch center enters the information given by the caller. The response code that is entered is based on the caller’s account of the event. One person’s perception of the event may be quite different from another. Sometimes, the injuries and the number of patients may not be apparent to the passerby. Other times, we are not sure what the situation is so we error on the side of caution.

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1. Why do I always see a fire truck with the ambulance?
2. Instead of the big fire truck, why don't you send them in a smaller vehicle?
3. Why do I get a bill for ambulance service when I pay taxes?
4. Why does Plainfield need a 100-foot aerial ladder truck when there are only a few buildings that are that height?
5. Why do firefighters work 24 hours at a time?
6. Why does the fire truck and all four firefighters need to go to the grocery store?
7. I had a small fire in my house, why were there so many fire trucks?
8. I saw a minor fender bender and the fire department sent three or four trucks and at least 10 people. Why?
9. How many firefighters are women?
10. I live in the Plainfield Fire Territory. Why did a fire truck from a different community arrive at my home before a Plainfield truck?
11. There was a fire in my neighborhood, why did the police department arrive first?
12. I live in an area without fire hydrants. How will the fire department handle that situation if I have a fire?
13. How do I apply to be a Plainfield Firefighter?
14. What are the minimum qualifications to become a firefighter?
15. Where are EMT courses offered?
16. Do paramedics have an advantage in this process?
17. Do certified firefighters have an advantage in the process?
18. What is CPAT?
19. How do I obtain a CPAT card?