But not many realize that when they dial "119" they are actually calling the fire department. Taipei's fire department has changed a lot from the days when it was just a group of men in asbestos suits running out to extinguish fires. Its members now perform all types of functions and provide many forms of aid.
119 的服務項目愈來愈多，服務範圍愈來愈廣，使得民眾對他們產生了「無所不能」的印象，無論生活中遭遇什麼疑難雜症，都有人會想到撥個 119，請求協助。