Firefighters
Do firefighters have medical training?
Yes!
How many years do you need to go to school to become a paramedic in USA?
1-3 years
How many dogs does the Abington Township Police Service employ?
The Abington Township Police Department currently has 4 police dogs (K-9s) working with the department as part of four K-9 teams.
If there is a car accident, who will show up?
Police
OR
Paramedics
OR
Firefighters
All three!!
What phone number do you call if there is an emergency?
911
How long is a typical shift for a firefighter?
24 hours
How long is a typical shift for a paramedic?
12 hours
How long is a typical shift for a police officer?
8-12 hours
Did Abington's fire department used to employ fire horses?
Yes!
The first fire company in Abington Township, was founded in 1889, and its first firefighting apparatus was a horse-drawn fire cart built by local blacksmiths.
Do fire stations typically have bedrooms, kitchens and showers?
Yes!
May stay overnight at the stations, because they work long shifts!
What dog is associated with firefighters and fire stations?
BONUS: why?
Dalmations!
BONUS:
Hundreds of years ago, they used to work alongside fire horses and help keep them calm!
Two major hospitals in the Abington area where ambulances commonly transport patients, depending on the patient's condition, the closest available facility, and hospital capacity:
How many police officers are there in Abington Township?
The Abington Township Police Department has an authorized strength of 92 sworn police officers. In addition to those officers, the department has a total workforce of about 160 employees, including civilian support staff who help with dispatch, records, administration, and other essential services.
If you are driving a car and an emergency vehicle is coming up behind you with its sirens on, what are you supposed to do?
Pull over to the side of the road and let them pass!
What is the quickest way to 'jinx' a shift when you are a paramedic, firefighter or police officer?
Saying, "It's been a quiet day," or "We're not busy today."
Name three different types of fire trucks:
Ladder trucks
Rescue trucks
Pumper/pump trucks
What are three common reasons people call ambulances?
Falls
Chest pain
Breathing problems
How many police stations are there in Abington?
Abington Township has one main police station, which serves as the headquarters for the Abington Township Police Department
Why would an ambulance be sent to the scene of an emergency, instead of a paramedic SUV?
An ambulance is sent when transport to a hospital is needed.
Do different countries have different numbers you call when there is an emergency?
Yes!
How many fire stations are there in Abington?
5 stations
List 5 items that ambulances are required to have at all times:
Stretcher
AED Machine
Bandages
Masks and gloves
Medicine (ex. antiseptics)
IV supplies
Syringes
Stethoscope
Blood Pressure set
The Abington Township Police Department was organized in...
1906
On average, how many calls to 911 are made in Abington each day?
While the exact number of 911 calls received each day isn't published by Abington Township, the Abington Township Police Department responded to 46,686 calls for service in 2023.
BONUS:
Can you list an emergency number from another country?
UK 999
Australia 000
Japan 110 (Police) / 119 (Fire & Ambulance)