why does 9-1-1 ask if you need an ambulance if they plan on sending an ambulance regardless?

Question

A fire alarm went off, the operator asked if we needed an ambulance and we said no but they showed up anyways asking if we needed medical assistance. What’s the point of asking?

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Answer 1

It’s possible that *you* didn’t need an ambulance, but the situation had a likelihood of *someone* there requiring an ambulance. And oftentimes it’s not a big deal to have an ambulance come check someone out. Also, they might send an ambulance to every fire, but not run lights and sirens if no one is apparently injured.