Why do so many fire trucks show up on the scene of a fire?
NFPA standards say that a minimum of 17 fire fighters must be on the scene of a structure fire. We ride three on a unit so it takes several units to deliver the number of personnel required. We also MUST operate on a “worst case scenario” basis. That is, we must think that the fire is as bad as it can get. It would take longer to get more people if they were not dispatched with the first alarm.

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1. Why do so many fire trucks show up on the scene of a fire?
2. Why do you turn off the electricity at the house when fighting a fire?
3. Why do you cut holes in the roof at a fire?
4. Why does a Fire Truck show up when you call for an ambulance?
5. How do you schedule a fire station tour?
6. What type of fire extinguisher should I have in my house?
7. How do I get my home inspected for fire safety?
8. What is your average response time?
9. When will the burn ban be lifted?
10. Do you have any volunteers on the department?