BillEMTP

I think we now know why the Pilgrims revolted..........I love the British interpretation of America.

Hey Zippy, On behalf of all the "Bubba" volunteer firefighters(of which I am one), I resent that remark. Much of the US is covered by volunteer fire AND EMS. We are authorized too use emergency equipment beacause we respond from home or work most of the time. Rural areas cannot afford the luxury of a paid, full time staff. These "Bubbas" take time from work, family, and other events to provide a needed service to their community because they want to, not for the money or glory. They may have a "beat up truck" because that's all they can afford. I would put some of their driving skills against some high dollar physician any time.We are not all rich over here. Granted we have a few yahoos, but we take care of them in house. Try disciplining a doctor. They have such a network that it is sometimes impossible to bring one up on any kind of complaint, let alone their driving.

Why add to the excuses for some of these people to drive fast? We have all seen the BMW's, Mercedes, Lexus, and other various and assorted luxury cars driving like the law doesn't apply to them. Give some of those egomaniacs lights and warning equipment is just a lawsuit waiting to happen. First time one of them blows an intersection at 105 and hits another car, the odorish emission is going to confront the oscilating dvice...............Add a alcohol level of .9...................So much for that idea.

I don't see why people want to get all dressed up to go to the hospital. First we have to take their coat off to get VS and start IV's, open their shirt to place electrodes, and expose whatever they say they hurt. Then when we get them to the ER the first thing they do is make them take off all their clothes and put on that stupid looking backless gown.......Try explaining all this as the whole family is making sure Grandpa looks good.