ZAP!!!

A good friend reminded me about this gem of a call...

When wind and rain are blowing at 30+ mph and it's taking the limbs off trees, you should probably stay indoors. When those falling limbs are knocking out power lines, you should definitely stay inside. So when you have a live power line laying across your driveway, walking your dog on a metal leash would not be option 'A' for most people with proper cognitive function.

Would you like to hear what happened next?

The dog (a full-sized black poodle) picked up the power line in its mouth and died instantly. The owner managed to survive, having just let go of the leash and stepping over the power line... not once, not twice, but THREE TIMES!

"Pardon me ma'am. Did you see us waving you back into the house or hear us yell 'GO INSIDE!!!'?" "I wanted to tell you my power was out."

Good one.

"No ma'am, we don't dispose of animals that have passed. Oh! We have a call... Power Lines Down."

What's That Smell?

Not everybody's definition of cleanliness is the same, I'll give you that. But if the fragrance from your house can be strongly detected from the street, you might wanna take drastic measures. Was that chicken grease and dog hair?

I Know The Answer!!!

When a paramedic is asking a patient questions like name, age, date of birth, etc, they're trying to establish a baseline to determine the patients mental status. Please don't step in and answer the questions for them. I know you're trying to be helpful, but you're confusing the situation. If the patient CAN'T answer the questions, expect me to ask you. Please make sure you have the right answers for my questions. "She has no medical problems." is probably the WRONG answer if right after answering me you hand me a mobile-pharmacy of their medications.

If I ask you more than once to stop answering for the patient, expect to get an assignment... like making spotted paint or something.

Walk The Dog

A motorized elderly-person scooter is NOT a good platform to take your dog for a walk in, especially if it is big. Add 70 years and you have a recipe for disaster, like maybe being pulled off by your dog, getting knocked out by the pavement and having to be strapped to a backboard.

Just sayin'...

You're a COP!!!!!

Your a cop with a gun and a taser. He's a punk kid who locked himself in his room KICK THE DOOR IN AND TASE HIM!!!! Or would you like me to do it for you? ... tough guy!