Why does the fire department respond to my house for a medical emergency?

First, most firefighters are medically trained. FDMV firefighters are certified EMT (Emergency Medical Technicians). Based on the nature of the emergency,  the fire department may arrive faster due to their geographical locations. They also back up the ambulance service in life critical situations. 

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1. What are the Firefighter Agility Test Requirements?
2. Why does the fire department respond to my house for a medical emergency?
3. What is an engine company and what do they do at a fire scene?
4. What is a ladder company & what do they do at a fire scene?
5. What are the various equipment on fire apparatuses?
6. Why does a fire engine come to my house when I have a medical emergency?
7. What does an Engine company do and what are their jobs on a fire scene?
8. What does a Ladder company do and what are their jobs on a fire scene?
9. What kind of tools and equipment is on the different trucks?
10. Why do firefighters break windows and cut a hole in the roof at a fire?
11. Why do firefighters cut holes in the walls at a fire?