Why does a Fire Engine sometimes come when I call for an ambulance?

Depending on the nature of the, call Fire engine companies will respond with the ambulance to provide additional help if it is a serious call. If the ambulance from that district is already on a call, the Engine will respond to provide help until an ambulance from another station or from a Mutual Aid City (if all ours are out) can get there. Texas City Fire Department has paramedic capable Engines which means many times you will have paramedic help there before the ambulance arrives.

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1. Who do I contact about a question with my bill?
2. Why does a Fire Engine sometimes come when I call for an ambulance?
3. How many ambulance calls does Texas City have in a year?
4. How many ambulances does Texas City Fire Department operate?
5. Does going by Ambulance get me into the Emergency room faster than going by private auto?
6. What does it mean when a hospital is on “drive by”?