Why do so many fire apparatus respond to simple incidents?
Fire Department units are dispatched according to information received by the 9-1-1 operator. The Georgetown Fire Department are prepared to deal with the worst that could happen at any given incident.
A computer selects the closest unit to respond to an incident. The fire department's philosophy is to get our firefighters there as soon as possible. In preparation for the worst case scenario, an ambulance often is dispatched as well.
There may be three or more fire department vehicles on the scene for what appears to be a "simple" incident. However, in emergency services we have learned that if we assume something is "simple," we can be horribly mistaken. Plus, we respond as fast as we can prepared to encounter the worst. The winner in these situations will always be the citizen who needs help.

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1. What is smart 911?
2. Do I need a permit for a campfire?
3. I Iive in the country can I burn brush on my property?
4. I was told any fire station will check car seats?
5. How do I become a firefighter for Georgetown fire department?
6. I have a newer home with smoke detectors powered all the time. Do they have batteries?
7. How often should I change my smoke detectors?
8. How do I check my smoke detector?
9. Can I call 911 for non emergencies?
10. Do you get cats out of trees?
11. Emergency Access - Can we find you?
12. Who do I call about a fire extinguisher that doesn't work? Can you get rid of an old expired one?
13. How can I schedule a fire truck or a firefighter at my function?
14. What is my ISO rating?
15. Why do so many fire apparatus respond to simple incidents?
16. Why does the fire department respond to medical emergencies and not just paramedics?
17. How much will I be charged if Georgetown Fire, responds when I call 911?
18. Who do I call to report a broken hydrant?
19. Can I burn yard waste?
20. When can I shoot off fireworks?
21. Where can I get a green reflective address sign for my house?