I’m not sure if it’s like this everywhere in the US, but in the rural part of Georgia I’m from when 911 is called it is required that the police (or deputy), an EMT, and firefighters/first responder all show up to be prepared for any type of emergency. Doesn’t matter what’s reported to the dispatcher, it’s kind of an all hands on deck until someone’s on the scene and the situation is assessed.
Not commenting on whether this is the best system, but just an observation that might help answer your question.
It sort of makes sense because in theory a cop could administer CPR and do basic first aid. But obviously in practice they go into every situation guns blazing, so this is how you get shit like this.
I’m not sure if it’s like this everywhere in the US, but in the rural part of Georgia I’m from when 911 is called it is required that the police (or deputy), an EMT, and firefighters/first responder all show up to be prepared for any type of emergency. Doesn’t matter what’s reported to the dispatcher, it’s kind of an all hands on deck until someone’s on the scene and the situation is assessed. Not commenting on whether this is the best system, but just an observation that might help answer your question.
It sort of makes sense because in theory a cop could administer CPR and do basic first aid. But obviously in practice they go into every situation guns blazing, so this is how you get shit like this.
Appreciate the info, thanks! Def sheds more light on how emergency ops work in diff areas.