Quote:
|
Now here in the states we have crews that have it all and then some. But some are just never satisfied. They don't know how lucky they really are.
|
I've visited Los Bomberos de PDC and given them a few hats a few years ago and they seemed like good guys, being firemen and all.
As far as the quote above I'm sure it doesn't come across in the spirit sent but it just rubs me the wrong way a bit. You can never have it all as far fire and rescue go, unless you don't pay your ff's anything, God forbid. The folks who don't know how lucky they are are the ones who get rescued w/state of the art equipment and training. Nothing worse than being buried in a trench or some other dead space or stuck in a car that is mangled and having guys w/the knowledge and skill to extricate you and them not having the proper equipment to get you out in that few minutes that makes quality of life an issue. Or worse yet, being trapped in a fire waiting while you could be actively rescued. You won't appreciate us always wanting more until you find yourself in that moment where you have lost control of your life and the big "Oh Shiite" is happening.