When rescue crews have to respond to those emergencies should they always use their lights and sirens, especially on all medical calls? That's the debate in La Crosse.

The Tri-State Ambulance Director says Emergency Medical Dispatch helps paramedics determine if they can respond to a call without full lights and sirens. He says that could cut the risk of accidents when crews are heading out to non-emergency calls. Zavadsky says his company currently responds to some non-emergency calls without lights and sirens while the fire department's policy requires it respond to all calls with full alert.

But La Crosse Fire Chief Gregg Cleveland says that doesn't mean his crews are driving irresponsibly. Chief Cleveland says, "Just because we're going emergency, that doesn't mean that we're sometimes always exceeding the speed limit. You know, we have to respond appropriately and keep the vehicle under control."

Chief Cleveland says he also thinks adopting Emergency Medical Dispatch in La Crosse County would be a good thing.