Lift Assist calls - My Firefighter Nation2024-03-29T15:20:08Zhttps://my.firefighternation.com/forum/topics/lift-assist-calls?commentId=889755%3AComment%3A3208522&xg_raw_resources=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noWell, 1st the Ambulance Autho…tag:my.firefighternation.com,2008-12-31:889755:Comment:32954342008-12-31T22:00:49.747ZJacobhttps://my.firefighternation.com/profile/Jacob32
Well, 1st the Ambulance Authority (down staris) is dispatched . IF the medics can't do it by they're selfs we start rolling a truck that-a-way. 8 times out of 10 we are en-route but canceled.
Well, 1st the Ambulance Authority (down staris) is dispatched . IF the medics can't do it by they're selfs we start rolling a truck that-a-way. 8 times out of 10 we are en-route but canceled. Damn...can't yopu just feel t…tag:my.firefighternation.com,2008-12-30:889755:Comment:32920642008-12-30T22:01:29.258ZPaul Montpetithttps://my.firefighternation.com/profile/Heuvelton
Damn...can't yopu just feel the compassion in the air.....LOL...Stay safe...Never get old......Paul
Damn...can't yopu just feel the compassion in the air.....LOL...Stay safe...Never get old......Paul Nope... They have nursing hom…tag:my.firefighternation.com,2008-12-30:889755:Comment:32920502008-12-30T21:55:16.320ZPhilhttps://my.firefighternation.com/profile/Phil45
Nope... They have nursing homes and well paid nursing staff to take care of that shit. I am sorry.. but to me, you get one help me wipe my ass for free card, after that.. no way, its not worth it. Dont even think about giving me, if that was your mom crap... because unlike the people that you are talking about, My mother and grandmother, know not to boreth the fire department and help from either myself or my sister is just a phone call away, and faster than then FD.
Nope... They have nursing homes and well paid nursing staff to take care of that shit. I am sorry.. but to me, you get one help me wipe my ass for free card, after that.. no way, its not worth it. Dont even think about giving me, if that was your mom crap... because unlike the people that you are talking about, My mother and grandmother, know not to boreth the fire department and help from either myself or my sister is just a phone call away, and faster than then FD. Allen....I have a few issues…tag:my.firefighternation.com,2008-12-30:889755:Comment:32907542008-12-30T13:09:56.386ZPaul Montpetithttps://my.firefighternation.com/profile/Heuvelton
Allen....I have a few issues here....I understand and agree with your point of calls to assist to Bathroom or to assist with adl's (activities of daily living) that is NOT the justification for EMS calls....BUT...I think that if we have someone in our district that has fallen and just needs a little help getting up (not injured)...well I don't see a problem with it...(dispatch tells us the nature of the call) we prioritize as we need to and may not immediately get there but we aren't long in…
Allen....I have a few issues here....I understand and agree with your point of calls to assist to Bathroom or to assist with adl's (activities of daily living) that is NOT the justification for EMS calls....BUT...I think that if we have someone in our district that has fallen and just needs a little help getting up (not injured)...well I don't see a problem with it...(dispatch tells us the nature of the call) we prioritize as we need to and may not immediately get there but we aren't long in arriving...These are normally the elderly and living alone...they have paid their taxes for many years and probably been one of our greatest supporters over the years...we owe them...not the other way around. But, then again that's just my point of view......Stay safe and always remember to keep the faith Brother.....Paul Or because they have two real…tag:my.firefighternation.com,2008-12-30:889755:Comment:32907262008-12-30T12:55:13.886ZErichttps://my.firefighternation.com/profile/e362ff65
Or because they have two really little people on.
Or because they have two really little people on. Yes, we get called for lift a…tag:my.firefighternation.com,2008-12-29:889755:Comment:32873302008-12-29T07:00:43.311ZCJ Knapphttps://my.firefighternation.com/profile/CJKnapp
Yes, we get called for lift assists on a regular basis.... But normally it's the rescue squad calling us because the person is really obease or is a difficult area if you know what I mean.....
Yes, we get called for lift assists on a regular basis.... But normally it's the rescue squad calling us because the person is really obease or is a difficult area if you know what I mean..... No i am not the only one in t…tag:my.firefighternation.com,2008-12-08:889755:Comment:32097422008-12-08T00:06:37.549ZAllenhttps://my.firefighternation.com/profile/Allen66
No i am not the only one in the Dept that is complaining. The Chief is really the one more fustrated than i am. He has gone to APS, the City and everyone else you can think of. We have started to keep a log file of every run we make on her and are going to turn it in to APS and a few others to force her to accept the help.<br />
Anytime the tones go off for a lift assist or any other call we have a full crew assigned to each truck and our Rescue unit is first out, and yes we all go so it is not just…
No i am not the only one in the Dept that is complaining. The Chief is really the one more fustrated than i am. He has gone to APS, the City and everyone else you can think of. We have started to keep a log file of every run we make on her and are going to turn it in to APS and a few others to force her to accept the help.<br />
Anytime the tones go off for a lift assist or any other call we have a full crew assigned to each truck and our Rescue unit is first out, and yes we all go so it is not just me on location. If you are continually being…tag:my.firefighternation.com,2008-12-08:889755:Comment:32097262008-12-08T00:03:53.347ZJenny Holderbyhttps://my.firefighternation.com/profile/JennyHolderby
If you are continually being called to assist people who can not take care of themselves, you should report the issue to the proper authorities for the safety and well being of the patient. Many states have laws that require medical personell to report abuse, child abuse, domestic violence and neglect. Here, the only authorities we have to talk to is 911, they take it from there. What would happen if you weren't there to help them?<br />
We don't mind helping people, it is what we do. Sometimes…
If you are continually being called to assist people who can not take care of themselves, you should report the issue to the proper authorities for the safety and well being of the patient. Many states have laws that require medical personell to report abuse, child abuse, domestic violence and neglect. Here, the only authorities we have to talk to is 911, they take it from there. What would happen if you weren't there to help them?<br />
We don't mind helping people, it is what we do. Sometimes "helping" may include seeing that they get the assistance they truely need.<br />
What would you do if you were called several times to a home where the patient was physically unable to care for themselves and each time found an odor in the house, pet mess in the floor, garbage cans running over, potty chair nasty, no food in the pantry or refrigerator, rotting food on the table, in the sink and on the stove? One January this elderly lady locked herself out of here house 5 times going to the mailbox. Twice, she was naked. We would find her sitting in a lawnchair on her porch freezing to death. Weren't we neglectful by not reporting the situation and allowing it to continue? Who said anything about not b…tag:my.firefighternation.com,2008-12-08:889755:Comment:32096972008-12-08T00:00:22.955ZAllenhttps://my.firefighternation.com/profile/Allen66
Who said anything about not being able to handle the heat?? I am talking about people that call all the time for help when help has been offered to them and they refuse it. Read back a little on this and i made a little more clear my fustration. I have no problem with helping people hince the reason i got in this field. I have a problem with people that call for the same reason when help has been offered and turned down.<br />
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You still want the Palm Trees?
Who said anything about not being able to handle the heat?? I am talking about people that call all the time for help when help has been offered to them and they refuse it. Read back a little on this and i made a little more clear my fustration. I have no problem with helping people hince the reason i got in this field. I have a problem with people that call for the same reason when help has been offered and turned down.<br />
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You still want the Palm Trees? I like that idea, is there a…tag:my.firefighternation.com,2008-12-07:889755:Comment:32096792008-12-07T23:57:04.875ZAllenhttps://my.firefighternation.com/profile/Allen66
I like that idea, is there a web site for this program that i can look into and refer it to the City Manager?<br />
And as for the question " What did you think you signed up for?". Well I knew this was not going to be a picnic all the time with the fire/rescue calls etc. On the Ambulance we do a lot of dorky things for people from broken toe nails to extracation. The problem is the frequent callers for no reason when they refuse help from others.
I like that idea, is there a web site for this program that i can look into and refer it to the City Manager?<br />
And as for the question " What did you think you signed up for?". Well I knew this was not going to be a picnic all the time with the fire/rescue calls etc. On the Ambulance we do a lot of dorky things for people from broken toe nails to extracation. The problem is the frequent callers for no reason when they refuse help from others.