Why are fire engines used to block lanes on the highway when there is an emergency?
The apparatus blocks 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.

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1. Why does a fire engine come when I call for an ambulance?
2. When is open air burning season?
3. How do I report a leaking or broken fire hydrant?
4. Why are fire engines used to block lanes on the highway when there is an emergency?
5. How do I request a copy of a car fire, fire or ambulance report?
6. Will I be charged for false alarms?
7. What is the difference between Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS)?
8. Can I schedule a visit to the fire station or schedule fire personnel to visit us?
9. Does Andover Fire Rescue inspect child car safety seats?
10. Can I perform Community Service at the fire station or through the fire department?
11. Can the fire department fill private swimming pools/dunk tanks with water?
12. Can the fire department come out and change the batteries in my smoke/carbon monoxide detector(s)?
13. What does it mean when my smoke or carbon monoxide alarm chirps once every few minutes?
14. Can the fire department unlock my car if I leave my keys inside?
15. What can I do with an old fire extinguisher?
16. Is it safe to throw an Ionization Smoke Alarm in household trash?
17. What can I do with an old propane cylinder?