I remember why they dispatched the VFD now. My moms house has a wooden bridge suitable for car and light pick up traffic but not for the weight of an ambulance. Thus the paramedics had to roll her about 300 ft to the ambulance. Six VFD’s showed up from the station in one utility vehicle and they were the first ones there.
There’s nothing like extra manpower you need it especially when they get no or little pay for the job as Volunteer Firefighters. You have to admire their dedication.