When responding to a call with emergency lights and siren, what must you do?

The best approach when responding to an emergency call using lights and sirens is to notify the Central Communications Center (CCC). This is crucial for several reasons. Firstly, alerting the CCC ensures they are aware of your unit's location and status while you are en route to the incident, allowing them to provide support and coordinate resources effectively. Additionally, it helps in managing other units that might be responding to the same incident or nearby calls, ensuring that there is proper situational awareness.

While notifying the dispatcher or waiting for confirmation could seem important, these actions may delay your response time, which is often critical in emergency situations. Reducing speed in heavy traffic is also prudent, but it should not take precedence over notifying the CCC, as communication is vital in maintaining safety for both responders and the public during an emergency response.