Why does the Fire Department bring the fire engine just for a simple inspection?
Two reasons: First, these inspections are conducted by on-duty engine companies that must be ready to respond to an emergency call from the field. This is why you almost always see the personnel together as a crew and have the fire engine with them when they are out of the fire station. Second, an important part of the value of the public safety inspection is to familiarize your local firefighters with the buildings and business in Lancaster. While they check for hazards and consult with business owners on how best to eliminate or minimize the likelihood of a fire, they also familiarize themselves with access points and the layout of the facility.

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1. What other responsibilities do firefighters have other than fighting fires?
2. Why does the Fire Department bring the fire engine just for a simple inspection?
3. Why do I see firefighters at stores when they are working?
4. Why do fire trucks sometimes turn off their lights and sirens after going through an intersection?
5. I called 9-1-1 for a medical emergency and fire apparatus came to my home?
6. When I see an emergency vehicle approaching with lights and sirens while I am driving, what should I do?
7. Why do firefighters break windows and cut holes in roofs when the fire is inside a building? It seems that they are causing more damage than the fire?
8. What type of extinguishers and how many are recommended for the home?
9. Are electric space heaters legal and are they safe?