thomaspaine

Well said, INIT915. Unfortunate that this issue even needed to be addressed by the legislature. The photography targeted by this bill is purely exploitative and hugely unprofessional. Glad they're looking out for patients rights.

Would I find my doctor at fault if while removing a toe, they removed the whole foot as well- if only because they were there, and they could, and were 'practicing aggressively'? Aggressive and incongruent fire suppression is no skin off our back- skills practice even. But the homeowners in our wake are left with avoidable mess and expense. Incident Command is not, and should not, be where personal and professional responsibility regarding behavior ends. Potentiating damage from what might have easily been a straightforward home repair goes against the principles of introductory fire suppression. For example- turning a can job, like a small outlet fire, into two inches of water through three floors of hardwood floors, furniture, and belongings. Salvage is not included in fireground tactics for public relations sake. It is the intervention used to reach a common goal- "To protect life AND property." If this flooded home is the outcome, then what purpose did the fire department serve at this scene?

thanks "grumpy", glad you spotted us playing in the rain. looking forward to your next shots!

Our department relies on our local ambulance corps rehab unit, which I'm told comes fully stocked with fancy cooling chairs/fans. The most important function of rehab is getting people checked out and hydrated- however, this only works if people actually go to the rehab unit. Sounds simple enough, but a lack of communication and no set scene procedures that incorporate rehab into accountability and safety can mean half the working fire scene never sees the rehab station. It's a great idea, so make sure you're actually using it!