Why does a fire truck come to my house when I call for an ambulance?

Most of the firefighters that work on an engine are also cross trained as EMTs. We send a fire engine to provide initial patient care until the ambulance arrives on scene.

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1. What happens when I call 911?
2. What kind of assistance can I expect when I call for an ambulance?
3. Why does a fire truck come to my house when I call for an ambulance?
4. Will I get a bill when a fire truck or an ambulance comes to my house?
5. How can I get a free home fire inspection?