Why do police officers bring out the fire department if someone they are arresting is hurt?
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The police are legally required to call for medical assistance if the person is hurt or requests it. Better to offer it than get sued because a paramedic didnt administer a bandaid
Most area have policies in place that an ambulance can not he sent alone and therefore a firetruck must also go with. You also occasionally see a firetruck first as a minimum the personel have some medical training and can asses the situation and see if an ambulance is needed if they are not housed together
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