Since life is so complicated and few seem to have the appropriate memory, it seems to make sense -- even when trying to make a public relations case or sell what is going on in Middleboro.
Those who have misstated the facts and subsequently contradicted themselves clearly believe no one is paying attention. But others are beginning to watch BOS meetings and remember what has been said. And many are pointing that out to me.
At one point, a fire fighter spoke at the Middleboro BOS meeting and explained that AMR ambulances were being dispatched from Natick and that was delaying the emergency response.
Was it?
And those who have followed some of my posts are fully aware that I have listened to town residents, the ones who are paying the bills, complain about 4 vehicles responding to emergency calls.
On my way to the BOS meeting this evening, I noticed that 2 police cruisers and the Middleboro Fire Department Rescue vehicle had responded to a home on Wood St.
Proceeding down Wood St., the AMR ambulance, lights flashing, travelling at full speed raced to the scene.
Town residents have complained to me that the Middleboro Police cruisers and the Fire Department Rescue vehicle leave the Central Fire Station long before the AMR ambulance.
They have commented about being near the Central Fire Station or sitting at intersections and witnessing the town vehicles with AMR long delayed.
Lest you become convinced that their observations are questionable, allow me to share a personal tale.
Several weeks ago, after enduring the 'flu' that developed into respiratory problems, it became evident that I had to call an ambulance for transport to Morton Hospital with oxygen. When I placed the call, I explained that it wasn't a life-threatening emergency (surely, a disappointment to some), but was experiencing difficulty breathing.
Two police cruisers and the Fire Department Rescue truck arrived first.
Several minutes later, AMR appeared, sirens blaring, travelling at full speed.
On the way to Morton with oxygen, I asked the EMT where AMR was being dispatched from these days. He assured me that AMR was being dispatched from the Central Fire Station.
Now I'm really confused and maybe the Selectmen can explain this issue to me.
If 4 Emergency Vehicles are being dispatched from the same location, why are others observing that AMR Ambulance arrives last? Why are others observing that AMR ambulance is leaving the Central Fire Station after the Middleboro Fire Rescue vehicle? Why do we need 4 vehicles responding to emergency situations? What happens to the Town's liability when a person requiring ALS doesn't receive it in a timely fashion because of whatever policy is or is not in place?
What happens when someone dies because of the policy that causes the delay in dispatching AMR ambulances? What happens if it's your loved one?
What is the policy that's in place? Maybe the BOS can explain what the policy is and why lives are being jeopardized on their watch. Is this what is causing the overtime in both departments?
The comments of others who have witnessed the same would be appreciated. Does this require an explanation from the BOS?
2 comments:
To make it very simple to remember and understand. "A LIE YOU DON'T REMEMBER, THE TRUTH YOU DON'T FORGET" Middleboro BOS, management and some department heads can tell you a different story and or explanation within ten minutes of one conversation. What does that tell us?
What is making this allowable is the department heads running the BOS. This WILL NOT CHANGE. FAVORS OWED and PAID are till in existing. WAKE UP MIDDLEBORO. DEMAND explanations and remind the BOS they are working for the town taxpaers not the town employees and the BOS owes the taxpayers respect and looking out for their best interest. NOT. The future for Middleboro in the near future will be facing some serious law suits. You can smell them coming.
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