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Michael commented on lutan1's blog post 'NM firefighters sue over 'scene from hell''

A legal action wont succeed just because a fire fighter has been exposed to traumatic scenes, they need to have suffered a compensable injury, in Australian terms, a recognized psychological injury. There are lots of impediments to suing too, the ...

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Michael commented on lutan1's blog post 'NM firefighters sue over 'scene from hell''

I am both a lawyer and a rescue volunteer (and once upon a time a volunteer and then paid ambulance officer or EMT). This type of case is not unprecedented. In Australia we can trace it back to Chapman v Hearse (1961) where the driver at fault in...

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Hometown:: Armidale

I Live: (City, State): Armidale, New South Wales

Years in Fire/EMS:: 30 years

Relationship Status:: Married

Primary Fire/EMS Department:: NSW SES

Department Type:: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Rank/Role There:: First Responder

Years With This Department/Agency: 5

Dept. Web Site:: http://armidale-dumaresq.ses.nsw.gov.au

My Training:: General and Road Crash Rescue; Work in Operations Centre. Instructor in First Aid, Operate Communications Equipment and Induction.
PhD on Australia's emergency management arrangements and international disaster response.

About Me:: Currently a New South Wales State Emergency Service (SES) volunteer.
Formerly an honorary ambulance officer with NSW Ambulance and a volunteer with St John Ambulance Australia.

Day Job:: Legal Academic, School of Law, University of New England

Personal Site/Profile:: http://blog.une.edu.au/EmergencyServicesLaw/

I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:: Service and commaradarie

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At 1:08am on October 24, 2009, Fireyladd Chief Sharp said…: Michael, Welcome to the Firefighter Nation. I am glad you joined the group.There is lots to do, read and be involved with. Your participation and involvement is important to us all. Have fun and look around.

Chief William Sharp
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Andrew replied to Andrew's discussion 'Common Uncourtesy'

Of course I always drive safely and utilize Due Regard. That's why I didn't just hop in front of the cars hoping that they would stop for me. It just irks me that people are either A.) THAT oblivious when operating a motor vehicle, or B.) That unc...

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Andrew replied to Andrew's discussion 'Common Uncourtesy'

The incident hindered my response by a minute or so which could make all of the difference. In this instance - no, I still made the rig (it was an EMS call). However, the "What If" factor plays a key role - the other drivers passing me didn't know...

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