Why may a fire truck and police officer come when I call for an ambulance?

All fire apparatus are Advanced Life Support (ALS) equipped and staffed at a minimum level of an EMT. In the instance that all four ambulances are busy with other medical calls or may be too far away to respond within the average 3 ½ minute response time an engine or fire truck is dispatched to respond. 

Police officers may respond to ambulance calls depending on the nature of the call. Police officers often respond to assist with scene safety or to assist if additional manpower is needed.

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1. Why may a fire truck and police officer come when I call for an ambulance?
2. Why are fire trucks used to block lanes on the highway when there is an emergency?
3. How do I report a leaking or broken fire hydrant?
4. Can I schedule a visit to the fire station?
5. Does the Fire Department inspect child car seats?
6. What are the requirements to become a firefighter/EMT with the Great Bend Fire Department?
7. Can the Great Bend Fire Department unlock my car if I leave the keys inside?
8. Does the Fire Department fill private pools with water?
9. Can the Fire Department come out and change the batteries in my smoke detector?
10. Does the Fire Department provide both fire and ambulance service?