SirHumpsalot

I know you are suppose to back up fellow FF's but if this article is true..then a lot of people should be released from their duties. The Hurst was out of gas??? how the hell can that happen, paid or volly you are to check your equipment at the beginning of each day are you not? and where I am from one the helicopter is in the air responding they generally do not get canceled unless there is a dramatic change in the person's condition. I realize the protocols and SOP's are different in each place but where i come from if a extrication is going to or has the probability of going beyond 40 min and the patient is serious the helicopter is automatically requested. with multiple patients hurt I am assuming there are multiple ambulances on scene..why were they transporting in a pick up truck? I am sure there was a better alternative. it sounds like he was the first to go as per triage at the scene and still that equipment was not available. however i do agree that moving the vehicle may not have been a wise choice and I may have chosen the same option as they did. And the last line disturbed me the worse about (paraphrasing) "Well we are only volunteers" Bull s Hit ..... It does not matter if you are paid or volunteer it should be your responsibility to make sure you are trained as best as you can...its not like you pay for the training..... My care or services I receive from emergency services should not differ at all not matter what type of dept is responding. Don't get me wrong I like volunteers and i think the Country would be screwed without them but, volunteers have to step up to the plate and take their swing as the rest.. I hope someone steps in and makes some MAJOR changes in the fire and ems in that area.

does anyone know when the thewatchdesk.com is gonna be back up and running???? Ethan

1. no bullshit calls 2. better/more equipment 3. more training resources for volunteers

Who turned around