You are right yes , but for the purposes of this argument I was describing the voluntary first responder scheme operated in many communities these days.
I take on board your point but was just trying describe as simply and clearly as possible what a first responder was to someone who doesnt know.
The problems with firefighters turning out to medical emergencies is three fold:-
1) It takes an appliance off the run that couldotherwise be free to deal with a fire, rescue, chem incident, RTC etc etc
2) Members of the public often angered to sdee fire engine turn up when they requested ambulance, not realising brigade members would be fully trained to give assistance
3) What medical emergencies will the brigade be expected to deal with - where is the cut off point??
Regards
Barry Jeffries TWFRS