Why are fire engines used to block lanes on the highway when there is an emergency?
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Fire Rescue
Fire apparatus block one or several lanes to protect the fire and emergency personnel who are working on the scene. The apparatus serves as a barricade to prevent those who are working on scene from being struck by oncoming traffic. By blocking lanes all personnel can work more diligently which leads to more efficient operations thereby allowing the opening of lanes quicker.
Updated 6/25/2019 11:46 AM