we won and the 911 board is finally reversing that rule so our volunteers can get back to helping when it matters most. im so grateful to everyone who spoke up because this literally saves lives in our community. stay sharp though so we can make sure things actually change …
June 13, 2016
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March 31, 2016
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We had had to call several times with my mother-in-law due to cancer. Each time RENFROE Volunteer Fire has gotten to us a good 30 minutes before the ambulance.
As a former firefighter with County line and OakGrove volunteer fire departments I am saddened to see this happening. While a member I've ran multiple medical calls that without a volunteer response the paitents condition could have been seriously worsened.
Our VFD's are so important to our community we urge you include them as 1st responders. As a family member of an accident victim, they were the 1st ones on the scene because the "paid" responders were to far away. Our VFD's are more than qualified to handle calls and should be called because time is very valuable & our VFD 's are equipped to handle 911 calls also.
I am a well trained volunteer fire fighter in both fire and EMS and I personally have saved lives while waiting for the ambulance to arrive. We are not wanting to take the place of the ambulance, just wanting to assist the community while waiting for the ambulance to arrive!
911 has no authority to DICTATE who does and who does not have the privilege to run calls. The citizens pay fire dues. It is THEIR rights. If the fire departments want to set their own response protocols then so be it. But 911 is there to help citizens not hinder them more than they already do.
It's about Life safety
Wow, I pray that no one I love needs help.You remove Tall, county because of missed calls?!Reckon they are going to miss a few more...this is crazy
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we won and the 911 board is finally reversing that rule so our volunteers can get back to helping when it matters most. im so grateful to everyone who spoke up because this literally saves lives in our community. stay sharp though so we can make sure things actually change …
June 13, 2016
Final supporters
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
March 31, 2016
59 Comments
The ambulance services are never going to be able to live up to the contracted response times. They're overworked and understaffed as it is. Volunteer first responders have the best chance of assessing the situation and providing needed care until the ambulance can get there.
We had had to call several times with my mother-in-law due to cancer. Each time RENFROE Volunteer Fire has gotten to us a good 30 minutes before the ambulance.
As a former firefighter with County line and OakGrove volunteer fire departments I am saddened to see this happening. While a member I've ran multiple medical calls that without a volunteer response the paitents condition could have been seriously worsened.
Our VFD's are so important to our community we urge you include them as 1st responders. As a family member of an accident victim, they were the 1st ones on the scene because the "paid" responders were to far away. Our VFD's are more than qualified to handle calls and should be called because time is very valuable & our VFD 's are equipped to handle 911 calls also.
I am a well trained volunteer fire fighter in both fire and EMS and I personally have saved lives while waiting for the ambulance to arrive. We are not wanting to take the place of the ambulance, just wanting to assist the community while waiting for the ambulance to arrive!
911 has no authority to DICTATE who does and who does not have the privilege to run calls. The citizens pay fire dues. It is THEIR rights. If the fire departments want to set their own response protocols then so be it. But 911 is there to help citizens not hinder them more than they already do.
It's about Life safety
Wow, I pray that no one I love needs help.You remove Tall, county because of missed calls?!Reckon they are going to miss a few more...this is crazy
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The ambulance services are never going to be able to live up to the contracted response times. They're overworked and understaffed as it is. Volunteer first responders have the best chance of assessing the situation and providing needed care until the ambulance can get there.