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Can police change their own tires?
Yes, it can be a good idea to call the police to help you with a flat tire, especially if you are in an unfamiliar, possibly dangerous area, or if your car is blocking traffic. The police will be able to put flares around your car so that other drivers will see it, and luckily, they are trained to change tires.
What does it mean if an ambulance has lights but no siren?
For the Current Question: Ambulances sometimes transport a patient with only emergency lights showing (i.e., no siren; Code 2). That does not mean the patient is dead. It’s usually done to minimize stress on the patient being transported (and to a lesser extent, minimize stress on the medics).
Do fire trucks have spare tires?
Originally Answered: how many spare tires does a fire truck have? None, Fire trucks use a different catagory of tire in a different arrangement to get similar benifits to a spare. First a fire truck will use heavy duty tires similar to any other kind of truck.
What do you do if you have a flat tire?
When you get a flat tire, turn on your emergency lights and slow down. Pull over as soon as you see an open stretch of road away from traffic. You don’t want to change your tire too close to oncoming traffic.
How long do fire truck tires last?
NFPA 1911, Standard for the Inspection, Maintenance, Testing and Retirement of In-Service Automotive Fire Apparatus, states that fire apparatus tires must be replaced every seven years.
How often does an ambulance Cause an accident?
While generally rare, they do happen, with ambulance accidents causing 2,600 injuries each year, and police cars causing 300 fatalities annually as a result of high speed chases. So what happens when an emergency vehicle causes an accident?
What kind of rims are used on fire trucks?
When it comes to wheels (aka rims), there are mainly two types in use today: the Budd Wheel and the hub piloted wheel of the tubeless variety. There may be some old apparatus still in service using Dayton Wheels; however, these are ancient and no longer used on modern trucks or fire apparatus.
Why do we need ambulance service?
If there is a fire, a medical emergency or an accident, we often see police cars, fire trucks or ambulances racing to the scene. These vehicles routinely speed to the scene of tragedies, saving countless lives and helping many Americans get through the worst day of their lives.
What does the NFPA say about tires and wheels?
This is such a critical safety concern that the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has outlined specific deficiencies for tires and wheels under NFPA 1911, Standard for the Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, and Retirement of In-Service Automotive Fire Apparatus, that requires placing the apparatus out of service (OOS) if found.