Re: Overview of USA fire departments

services provided by fire departments in USA - by percentage of calls
- totally estimated by zerg90

80% ems

5% false medical alarms (up and coming category)

1% burnt food

1% false smoke detectors

1% outside fires

1% gas leaks

1% downed power lines

1% car crashes - clean up spilled fluids

1% stuck elevators

1% building fires

1% inservice inspections - blds and hydrants

1% technical rescue - car wreck - confined space - hazmat

1% wilderness search and rescue

1% old smoke detectors beeping in the trash