lilblondeone19
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Who else saw the firetruck fly by right before the start of the parade? Ok, I understand there was an emergency but with lots of people, children, and pets along the road (VERY CLOSE) I think it was utterly ridiculous!!!
Who else saw the firetruck fly by right before the start of the parade? Ok, I understand there was an emergency but with lots of people, children, and pets along the road (VERY CLOSE) I think it was utterly ridiculous!!!
I knew a response like this would be generated. If it was my house, I would not want it to be at the expense of someone getting hit, and possibly seriously injured. The speed was unreasonable and drew a lot of negative attention for them.
I knew a response like this would be generated. If it was my house, I would not want it to be at the expense of someone getting hit, and possibly seriously injured. The speed was unreasonable and drew a lot of negative attention for them.
Does all the "what ifs" negate the fact that they put a lot of people in danger yesterday?
A lot of "what ifs" but if you find a speeding firetruck through a crowded street reasonable, then good for you.
Who else saw the firetruck fly by right before the start of the parade? Ok, I understand there was an emergency but with lots of people, children, and pets along the road (VERY CLOSE) I think it was utterly ridiculous!!!
I was at Solomons yesterday just before sunset eating out on one of the decks on the main drag when a police officer went screaming by with lights and sirens. All in our party looked at each other like it was a bit fast for that area. Granted - not nearly as many people on the streets as you saw earlier in the day, but I do agree with you! Does 30 seconds make that much of a difference?
In some cases, yes. Of course, we have no idea where the VFD truck or the police officer was heading.
Doesn't matter, if the VFD truck or PO doesn't exercise caution going through a crowded area(people on street or sidewalk) and happens to hit someone, they won't get where they were heading anyway. Accidents are made up of people not paying attention, funny that some of you think this is a perfect world.
I have a feeling that if there was an actual emergency at your home, you'd care little about how EMS got there. Just that they get there fast.
It's easy to second guess how police and/or EMS do there jobs until you're the one in need.
Not that I am defending them, but would you feel differently if it was your home on fire that they were heading to?
That Solomons was responding to a call is a miracle in itself. More often than not, they scratch on calls do to lack of manpower.
However, if there is an event going on in Solomons, they are out in full force. Too bad they don't share the same enthusiasm when the equipment is needed for an emergency.
Posting here does virtually nothing ...
There's a reason the Federal on fire trucks are about 120db.
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