Why do we see fire department crews at the store?

Because the crews work a 24-hour shift, they must eat their lunch and dinner at the station. At times firefighters all eat the same meal, as a group. The crews pay for their food out of their own pockets. So, after the equipment is checked and the housework completed, one of the fire trucks may make a quick trip to the grocery store to purchase the food for the shift if necessary. All crews remain in service to respond to calls during this time and only crews with a store in their "first response territory" will be at the store. This ensures there is no delay in responding to calls.

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1. Why does a fire truck come when you call for an ambulance?
2. Why does the Fire Department bring the fire engine just for a simple inspection?
3. Why do firefighters break out windows and cut holes in roof during a fire?
4. Why do firefighters work 24-hour shifts?
5. Why do we see fire department crews at the store?
6. What responsibilities do firefighters have other than fighting fires?
7. What should I do when I see or hear an emergency vehicle coming towards me when I'm driving?
8. My smoke detector or Carbon Monoxide detector is chirping, what does that mean?
9. Why do you block traffic lanes at auto accidents, sometimes more lanes than necessary?
10. Why do fire trucks stay at a medical emergency after the ambulance has arrived?
11. Why am I not supposed to drive over a fire hose?
12. Can you get my cat out of a tree?
13. How do I schedule a Fire Drill?
14. What if I smell gas in my home?
15. How often should I change the batteries in my smoke detectors?
16. Does the Fire Department fill fire extinguishers?
17. Can I burn leaves in my yard?
18. Can I have recreational fire in my backyard?
19. Can I ride along with the Fire Department?
20. How much does a Fire Truck cost responding to a fire?
21. How do I become an Albany Firefighter?
22. How do I get my hydrant painted/serviced?