Why Does a Fire Truck Respond When I Call For an Ambulance?
All Bedford Firefighters are cross trained as Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians or Paramedics. An engine is dispatched along with the ambulance to "Charlie" and "Delta" level calls (more severe illnesses and injuries as determined by 911) to assist the ambulance crew.

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1. Why Does a Fire Truck Respond When I Call For an Ambulance?
2. How Do I Propely Dispose of Medical Sharps?
3. Why Do Firefighters Break Windows and Cut Holes in the Roof When Fighting Fires?
4. Why is the Maltese Cross the Symbol of the Fire Service?
5. Why are Dalmatians Considered Firehouse Dogs?