Why does a fire or rescue truck come to my house when I call for an ambulance?
Many medical and trauma related emergencies require additional resources. Depending on the nature of the emergency, rescue and fire departments in your community will respond to provide assistance to the ambulance crews. The rescue and fire departments also respond to all motor vehicle accidents in the county to provide additional manpower and vehicle extrication. There are also times that rescue or fire personnel will arrive at your home when you call for help in street clothes and in their personal vehicles. The majority of our fire and rescue departments are volunteer and their members respond from their home or work.

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1. Where is the closest ambulance to where I live?
2. Can I come to the EMS station to have my blood pressure checked?
3. What number do I call when I need an ambulance?
4. What hospitals do you take patients to?
5. Why does a fire or rescue truck come to my house when I call for an ambulance?
6. Does my health insurance cover being transported by ambulance?
7. Who should I contact if I have a question about my bill?
8. How do I get a copy of my ambulance trip report?
9. What is H.I.P.A.A.?
10. How many calls did Jackson County EMS respond to in 2019?