"If we've got an active shooter situation where we have casualties inside the building, we don’t have time to wait 15 or 20 minutes to finish securing the building to call EMS in," explains Officer Sean Romer.

t's something you don't see often in policing, a unit solely made up of police officers who are also paramedics. Fort Worth Police Department is proud to have nine of them, including Romer, who can go right into dangerous, unfolding situations and administer medical aid. Think SWAT scenarios, hostage situations or active shooters.

Halmich estimates an additional $13,000 to $15,000 for lettering and equipment, including a portable water tank and hoses, will be needed before the truck goes into service.

"Over the course of the years," said Bruce, "our EMS response area has grown substantially. We're kind of bordering about 500 square miles of EMS coverage, and that's assisting area communities."