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How Many Can Remember Their First Call
The first call I answered in NY was a false alarm. My first call here in SC, I will never forget.
It was a structure fire where we lost a mother, and three children. It was a very difficult time
for the entire fire department. This is not the way anyone should have to answer their first alarm, but it happens. I can only prey that I don't have to come accross another alarm such as that.
It was a structure fire where we lost a mother, and three children. It was a very difficult time
for the entire fire department. This is not the way anyone should have to answer their first alarm, but it happens. I can only prey that I don't have to come accross another alarm such as that.
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Permalink Reply by Capt. Mick on -
Hey John, Thanks for responding to the discussion, and for sharing your story
with us. I wish you well, and hope you have many more years to come. Stay safe
out there Brother.
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Permalink Reply by SaRa *AkA* BoOtS on -
my 1st call was with life flight...buddy fly along system...3 calls in a row 1st one was self inflicted gun shot wound to the head....basically i had to kick myself in the a** and say..."if this is what you want to do".....i got through it...but has made me 1 hell of a better person because of it..
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Permalink Reply by Capt. Mick on
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Hey SaRa *AkA* BoOtS, Thank you for responding to the discussion, and for
sharing your story with us. I'm glad to hear that all has worked out for you in
the long run. Be well, and stay safe out there Brother.
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Permalink Reply by Todd Johnson on -
My first official call was at the age of 14. A vehicle fire on South Main St. in East Hampton, CT. July of 92. The only reason I think I remember this is because I had just became a junior member and bugged my father (who wasn't going to respond) to take the Rescue. Cancelled en route, but it was still a rush.
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Permalink Reply by Capt. Mick on
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Hey Todd, Thanks for responding to the discussion. I see that you started at a
young age. I guess you have seen much in the past 17 years. Thanks again,
and be safe out there Brother.
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Permalink Reply by Ben "Batman" Barry on -
well it is easy for me to remember my first call in the ambulance service 1 year ago, an ambulance escort for a local fair. i told a lady to move and she responded by saying f--- you no.i said fine we will call the cops and see what they have to say. that shut her up good. my first pt was a cut finger, i had only first aid at the time, and at the first aid station we had 3-4 emts 2 medics 6-7 explorers and everyone was busy with my pt more cuts and scrapes and a bike accident. the pt was a friend of my partner. as with fire my first call was at the beginning of the month a diff breather. teen female we got there, it was at a fair that the dept was at we heard the girl screaming and swearing at her mother. we had at least 13 guys surrounding the pt. my second call, diff breather, i ran with a bls/o2 bag in the dark throught the same park crowded 200 feet from fireworks going off with stupid smart alack teens couldnot find the call until a little girl came up to me. while this was going on my turnout gear is in the vehicle going to the same call. my first calls were unbelieveable
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Permalink Reply by CHRIS on -
HELL IF I CAN REMEMBER.....LOL....JUST NEED TO ASK MY WIFE ABOUT THE TIME I PUT CERTAIN CLOTHES ON BACKWARDS.....AT 3:00 O'CLOCK IN THE MORNING...AND SHE'LL LAUGH HER ASS OFF...LMAO......
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Permalink Reply by Capt. Mick on
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Hey Chris, Thanks for responding to the discussion. Don't feel bad about putting
your clothes on backwards, i'm sure most of us have done that at one time or another.
I know I have, thanks again, and be safe out there brother.
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Permalink Reply by Harold Richard Hair on -
my first call was when i just got out of the military was home for 2 days whistle blew said yea i'm going to go turned outto be a structure fire and when we got there a crazy man was telling us to get away it was a controlled burn as his house was blowing flames out the windows then he attacked my chief with a hydrant wrench and my military training as a Security Forces kicked in and i took him down and laid on hm till the troopers got there didn't even get to fight the fire lol.
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Permalink Reply by Capt. Mick on
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Hey Harold, Thanks for responding to the discussion. That's a first. I can't say I have ever
heard of fighting a fire quit like that before. Great story, Thanks for sharing that with us.
Be well, and stay safe out there Brother.
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Permalink Reply by John Allen on -
July 1990......Grass fire........first call as paid FF....injuries sustained from falling off horse.
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Permalink Reply by Capt. Mick on
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Hey John, Thanks for responding to the discussion, I do hope the horse was ok. LOL You should of had your seat belt on, LMAO If you need some riding lessions, let me know
Be well, and stay safe out there Brother.
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