All around my home there happens to be many fire stations. We have a couple of the Mesa Fire Stations and Rural Metro is just up the street. I have grown quit fond of the Firemen, probably not for the same reason that you may be. (Though I will admit lots of Firemen are good looking.) It is just that firemen have been in my life for way to long. It seemed routine to have them at my home when I was little do to my dad having seizures. I was always so grateful when they arrived because I knew they would help my family. Second, my gratitude for them came when they came to the rescue of Kamber. They tried with all their might to save her. We could see it in their eyes that it was also an emotional call for them. We have kept in some contact with them, but try not to be around to much as to not be a constant reminder of a very hard day for them. We had heard that tears were shed over the loss of Kamber and one of the Firemen couldn't return to work to finish his shift. My heart continues to go out to these men and prayers are said in their behalf still.
So now on to the incident today that bothered me so much. As I was driving down Power Road towards my house Rural Metro was coming in the opposite direction from me with Lights and Sirens going. Behind them was the ambulance with lights and sirens going also. It was evident that they were in a hurry. I quickly pulled to the side and watched as not one other car pulled to the side or even stopped. I couldn't believe what I was seeing as the Firetruck and Ambulance had to come to a stop in the middle lane to try and go around people. I was so bothered by this, knowing what it is like to be on the other end of the 911 call. You are panicked and so desperately wanting to hear the sound of those sirens to know that help is on it's way. When it is you that is waiting for help it feels like an eternity when maybe only minutes have passed. Minutes are precious when something is bad enough that you call 911 and the Firemen feel it is necessary to run the lights and sirens. So next time you see the lights or hear the sirens make sure you move to the side whether you think you need to or not because you still could be in the way of someone else trying to get out of the way. There is always someone on the other end of the line waiting for help.
4 comments:
I KNOW!! It is a serious peeve of mine too! Seriously people - get out of the way. Whatever you are doing is not more important. Thanks for the reminder Jen!
Jen, I couldn't agree with you more ! I have that same feeling when I see the lack of respect people give emergency vehicles when they are coming down the road. I have even been honked at before when I stopped and let a police car by. Along with this, I see the lack of respect when there are school buses stopped with their lights flashing. And I get angry seeing people not stop for a funeral procession. It breaks my heart to see the lack of respect people show those family members. I agree with you 100 percent my friend !
Jen - Once again your tender words are emotional for me. I always get overwhelmed as tears fill my eyes when I hear those sirens racing down the street because I know that someone is in need of help. Fireman are very special. They put their lives on the line for us everyday. We do need to be more considerate.
Funny that you share this just on Sat Matt and I were leaving your house and the same thing we pulled over and one else did they even drove in front of the fire truck. It made us both so mad. Love ya Jen
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