Why does the Fire Department respond with the North Memorial Ambulance to motor vehicle accidents?
In most cases, the Fire Department is dispatched in addition to the ambulance to vehicle accidents. The Fire Department's First Responders and EMTs are able to provide lifesaving treatment if they arrive first.

All EMTs and first responders are trained in CPR, communications, equipment, first aid, vital signs, patient information, patient movement and other emergency procedures. The department trains in vehicle extrication with cutters, spreaders and the "Jaws of Life" to remove victims of vehicle accidents.

The Fire Department also provides traffic control when needed at accident scenes and responds with trucks carrying water in case the scene becomes unsafe from fire.

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1. How big is the Wayzata Fire Department?
2. Is assistance from the fire department going to cost me?
3. Why can't I park in the fire lane? Obviously, if the building is on fire, I'll go move my car.
4. Can the Fire Department fill fire extinguishers?
5. What size fire extinguisher do I need for my home or business?
6. I need to get rid of some old gasoline, paint, and other hazardous waste products. Does the Fire Department take these items?
7. Why does the Fire Department respond with the North Memorial Ambulance to motor vehicle accidents?
8. Why do fire trucks respond to emergency medical calls?
9. When an emergency vehicle is approaching while I'm driving, should I always pull over to the right and stop?
10. I have noticed a "flood light" blinking at an intersection when fire trucks are approaching, what is this?
11. Why do so many fire apparatus respond to simple incidents?
12. Why do firefighters break windows and cut holes in a roof during a fire? It seems that they are causing more damage.