I don't believe it...

Cornersteady replied on 12/11/2017 10:24

Posted on 12/11/2017 10:24

It's not often that I really say that but this story just left me speechless.

Paramedics say they have been left shocked by a note left on an ambulance windscreen telling them not to block a driveway.

The note read: "You may be saving lives but don't park your van in a stupid place and block my drive."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-41953644

I do hope the writer that note never has to use the paramedic for himself or his family, but if she/he should I am pretty sure they would want them there asap and not looking for a place to park?

huskydog replied on 12/11/2017 11:26

Posted on 12/11/2017 11:26

A while back a Fire engine stopped in the road near to where we live and no traffic could get through, all they were doing was knocking on doors to see if anyone wanted a smoke alarm fitted ,and an Ambulance on a blue light call had to wait to get through , so sometimes the emergency services don't always think before they park 

 

LeTouriste replied on 12/11/2017 11:59

Posted on 12/11/2017 11:59

When we hear of the yobbish element who attack emergency service vehicles and their crews, are we really surprised by any outrageous behaviour?

Cornersteady replied on 13/11/2017 17:57

Posted on 13/11/2017 17:57

yes, Dear ambulance drives if I ever need your help please park as near as possible and stuff the neighbours (actually could you block number 11?)

mickysf replied on 13/11/2017 18:22

Posted on 13/11/2017 17:57 by Cornersteady

yes, Dear ambulance drives if I ever need your help please park as near as possible and stuff the neighbours (actually could you block number 11?)

Posted on 13/11/2017 18:22

What, the residence of  the Chancellor of the Exchequer, you never know, he might want a quick exit!wink

KjellNN replied on 13/11/2017 18:43

Posted on 13/11/2017 18:43

I do not think we have enough information to pronounce on this.

Were they blocking someone out or in?

Were they available to be asked to move?

They should not block someone in and be unavailable to move for 30 minutes.   People  may have appointments, children to collect.

Cornersteady replied on 13/11/2017 19:49

Posted on 13/11/2017 18:43 by KjellNN

I do not think we have enough information to pronounce on this.

Were they blocking someone out or in?

Were they available to be asked to move?

They should not block someone in and be unavailable to move for 30 minutes.   People  may have appointments, children to collect.

Posted on 13/11/2017 19:49

so when someone calls 999 with a life threatening condition and the difference of a few seconds could make all the difference between a happy ending or not, you're saying that you would want them to consider your neighbours (who perhaps will actually be alive in 30 minutes) rather than you?

Wherenext replied on 13/11/2017 21:28

Posted on 13/11/2017 21:28

One has to ask whether the writer of said note would do the same if he was stuck in traffic behind an ambulance attending to an accident? Or ask the fire engine to move a bit to the right whilst they were tackling the fire? Me, me, me society.

Grade 1 Pillock.

KjellNN replied on 13/11/2017 21:44

Posted on 13/11/2017 19:49 by Cornersteady

so when someone calls 999 with a life threatening condition and the difference of a few seconds could make all the difference between a happy ending or not, you're saying that you would want them to consider your neighbours (who perhaps will actually be alive in 30 minutes) rather than you?

Posted on 13/11/2017 21:44

not  necessarily, just saying that we do not have enough info to condem the complainer, one way or the other

replied on 14/11/2017 09:42

Posted on 14/11/2017 09:42

When I had the ambulance to me on two occasions then if they had blocked somebody's drive it would have been unreasonable and totally unnecessary. If at my daughters rented terraced house in Leigh they would probably have blocked the entire street quite understandably. Such is available parking.

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