Why does a fire engine respond when I call for an ambulance?

It is our department policy to send the closest paramedics to all ambulance calls. The vehicle may be a fire engine, pickup truck or other support vehicle in addition to an ambulance depending on the type of call. These personnel assist the ambulance crew with equipment, patient assessment and transportation.

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1. Why does a fire engine respond when I call for an ambulance?
2. When I call for an ambulance, why do I sometimes see an ambulance from another town?