Why do so many fire apparatus respond to simple incidents?

Units are dispatched according to information received by Dispatch. Many times the type of situation found upon arrival is very different from the situation dispatched. Part of responding to an emergency situation means being prepared to deal with the worst-case scenario. Discovering that we need more units upon arrival is often too late. Experience has taught us that it’s better to have too much help than not enough.

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1. How do I get a copy of an incident report?
2. How do I get a burn permit?
3. Can I come to the fire station to have my blood pressure checked?
4. How can I become a Gainesville firefighter?
5. Where can I get a child safety seats inspection done?
6. Will Gainesville Fire Department fill my swimming pool?
7. When an emergency vehicle is approaching with emergency lights and sirens, what should I do?
8. Why do so many fire apparatus respond to simple incidents?
9. Why do fire trucks with full lights and sirens go through red lights at intersections and then, after they go through, they turn off their lights and slow down?
10. Why do firefighters cut holes in the roof of a building on fire?
11. Why do I see firefighters breaking windows when a building is on fire?
12. Why do fire trucks respond to motor vehicle accidents?
13. Why do fire trucks respond to emergency medical calls?
14. What about Fire Extinguisher Classes?
15. How do I schedule a tour of a fire station?
16. What about birthday parties?
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