Why does the Fire Department bring the fire engine just for a simple inspection?
Two reasons: First, these inspections are conducted by on-duty engine companies that must be ready to respond to an emergency call from the field. This is why you almost always see the personnel together as a crew and have the fire engine with them when they are out of the fire station. Second, an important part of the value of the public safety inspection is to familiarize your local firefighters with the buildings and business in Del Mar. While they check for hazards and consult with business owners on how best to eliminate or minimize the likelihood of a fire, they also familiarize themselves with access points and the layout of the facility.

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1. What other responsibilities do firefighters have other than fighting fires?
2. Why does the Fire Department bring the fire engine just for a simple inspection?
3. Why did you chop that big hole in my roof? The fire was in the kitchen, not the attic!
4. Why does the fire engine respond when a request is made for an ambulance for a person with a medical condition?
5. When would be a good time to come to the fire station so my children can see the fire engines?
6. Are smoke detectors needed in my new home?
7. How often do I need to change the battery in my smoke detector?
8. I want to re-roof my house. Is shake shingle roofing allowed?
9. Does Del Mar require fire sprinklers in homes?
10. If there is a fire at my house, how many fire engines are going to arrive?