When I call 911 for a medical emergency, why does the fire department show up?

Grand Junction Fire Department serves the community with both ambulance and fire crews. All of the firefighters in Grand Junction are certified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT- B or I) or EMT-P (Paramedics) and all of the fire engines carry medical equipment to care patients before the ambulance arrives.

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1. When I call 911 for a medical emergency, why does the fire department show up?
2. Do you rescue cats from trees?
3. What is the work schedule for Firefighters?
4. How do I schedule a station tour or a presentation to my group?
5. When an emergency vehicle is approaching with lights and sirens while I'm driving, should I always pull over to the right and stop?
6. Why do emergency vehicles use their red lights then turn them off? Are they just in a hurry to go somewhere?