Many residents ask why fire engines follow ambulances on emergency calls.
The Mount Prospect Fire Department endeavors to give our residents the best care possible. In an emergency medical incident, additional staffing may be necessary to treat the patient and prepare him or her for transportation to the hospital. This additional staffing enables the responding crew to simultaneously complete different tasks for the patient s care. By having additional paramedics on hand, the care of the patient is improved, and the preparation time before transportation to the hospital is shortened. The fire engine or rescue squad often remains on the scene for assistance, but is available to respond to another emergency if another emergency call comes in.