Why do some police forces use ambulances but not fire trucks?
They will USE whatever they have to. Why would they want to use a fire truck? correct answer vehicles used all depends on the structure of the department police departments have emt and paramedics so do fire dept but police and fire fighters have completely different training police are not trained in the operation of fire vehicles, so it would not be any reason for them to drive one Some police forces, called Public Saftey have police officers who are trained as firefighters, and they do use fire trucks.
Where can one purchase a LED lightbar?
LED lightbars are used to give high visibility to vehicles, and are typically used on police cars, ambulances, fire trucks, tow trucks and construction vehicles. They can be purchased from stores which carry vehicle safety products. Some examples are Emergency City, CPS Authority, Whelen, Strobes n' More and Federal Signal.
Why are fire trucks dispatched with ambulances?
Fire trucks are often dispatched when there is a complication at the emergency scene - for example: An M.V.A., (Motor Vehicle Accident), where multiple vehicles may be involved and need to be moved or a patient is trapped inside of their vehicle and can't open the doors, the 'Jaws of Life' will be used to free the victim and they work on pneumatics.
What type of vehicles can use flashing lights?
Every vehicle has the ability to turn on flashing lights. Most commonly, police cars, ambulances and fire trucks employ flashing lights as a warning to other drivers of an emergency. A normal motorist can emgage their flashers in case they are pulled off the road in an emergency or going below the speed limit.
What types of trucks do they have at a fire station?
Various types of fire trucks, which will vary by department and what kind of environment they operate in. A more rural fire department might have trucks with internal water storage, whereas an urban fire department can rely on the availability of fire hydrants. A city fire department would be more prone to having hook-and-ladder trucks in order to reach tall buildings, whereas this wouldn't be as much of an issue for a more rural fire…
What type of Vehicles MUST you yield the right-of-way to in an Emergency situation?
All the Emergency vehicles, which could include Law Enforcement vehicles, Fire Trucks or Ambulances, and/or a Volunteer's 'Personal' Vehicle which is in route to the emergency station or the location of the incident itself. (i.e. a volunteer fire-fighter in route to the fire station to grab the fire truck)
What colors do fire trucks come in?
Fire trucks come in a wide variety of colours. Most people think all fire trucks are red, but they come in a wide variety of colours. In Chicago all their fire trucks are black and red. In the city of Clearwater, FL their first trucks are a neon orange. In Hawaii their fire trucks are a bright yellow. In Miami, FL their fire trucks are a neon green. In Thorton, IL their fire trucks are…
Why do firetrucks always come with ambulances?
Fire trucks always come with ambulances because skills a fireman have might be needed that a paramedic does not. They go hand and hand because you never know when the situation might call for it. The ambulance and driver is for transport and treatment to the hospital, the fireman is for rescue or getting the person to the EMT for treatment. An ambulance EMT can't get someone out of a burning house or wrecked car…
What date where fire trucks invented?
As cars and truck were invented so were Fire truck invented. At first regular vehicles were modified to meet fire department needs. Then manufactures started building trucks for fire department needs. Before trucks wagons and hand carts were made specifically for fire departments. I know of no exact date but you can find photos of Fire trucks as early as the 1900's
How can someone avoid car crashes?
Drivers can avoid car crashes by paying attention while driving and following driving laws, not driving while impaired and by having their vehicles checked and inspected regularly. Drivers should always be looking around them, particularly in their blind spots and should always be obeying local speed limits. Using appropriate signaling and yielding to pedestrians and city vehicles (ambulances, fire trucks, police cars) can also help prevent car crashes.
Can police sit with no lights on in MA?
Yes. There is nothing in the law that says police must have their lights on on the side of the road. Think of it as parked car, do you need lights on when you park your car on the street in front of your house? Even if you do, most states have laws that exempt emergency vehicles from such laws, ie police cars, fire trucks.
Why is a fire engine red?
Easier to see. Not all are red, some places they are white, others places they are yellow. Just like not all police cars are blue. It depends on what color the city (or county) wants them. Color of fire itself is what originally caused all items related to fire fighting to be RED. The yellow mentioned above is probably "lime-green". The federal government did a study once and determined that "scientifically speaking" the lime green…
What is a fire engine?
A fire engine is a motor vehicle which is designed to carry personnel and equipment which can be used to fight fires. Many people use the term "fire apparatus" or "fire truck" to describe such vehicles, as the term "fire engine" can be used to refer to a specific type of fire truck. There are a number of different types of fire trucks, ranging from lightweight wildland firefighting apparatus which is designed to travel off-road…
Why are fire trucks sent with the paramedic when there is no fire?
In many cities the ambulance service is separate from the fire service, but the fire service is also equipped with personnel who have medical training (in some areas, they may even have a paramedic on the fire truck as well). Fire trucks will respond to a medical emergency because they are often able to effect a quicker response time.