Comments on: UPDATE- Maryland firefighter hit by vehicle at fire scene. Ends up on hood of car with serious injuries as she stretched supply line across a street.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:10:03 +0000

I don’t think the elderly gentleman should be going to jail for the rest of his life. [We are in the service of helping others and it is a risky business.]
Someone stated that this is the second time she’s been hit? I hope she is okay, and I hope she recovers well. But everyone is taught basic scene safety from the gecko. You may be towing a line out in the middle of the road but you still need to look both ways, which is why I don’t think the old man should go to jail for the rest of his life.

The hot topic is majorly debatable all we can do is wish her well in both recovery and the future.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:59:24 +0000

Was the cannula necessary??? Seriously….

By: adult

adult — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:23:10 +0000

all of you grow up. Tired of hearing most of you cry!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: ANONYMOUS

ANONYMOUS — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:38:18 +0000

It was obviously an unforseen occurrance. The Firefighter is a Professional. This what,how, why MCFRS Stresses very seriously
Firefighter Safety. As for the comment where was Chief Bowers. There are two Battalion Chiefs automatically Dispatched on Full Structures. There is also an MCFRS Duty Chief. The Rapid Intervention Dispatch/Task Force brings Officers on Apparatus. ie;Captain/Lieutenant. There is also a Safety Officer sent. If for whatever reason Incident escalates to perhaps 3rd or 4th Alarms then Chief Bowers will be on the scene. With the injury
to one of his Professional Staff obviously he was notified and
was at some point on the Fireground. Whoever made the comment where was Bowers/Zero Tolerance. I am inclined to believe you are a Veteran and know better than to make an ignorant unprofessional/statement like that. There was/is an ICS and SOP in place that MCFRS strictly Trains and works ensure Firefighter/Civilian Safety. At the very least the individual who spoke those juvenile mentality words owes Chief Bowers and MCFRS an Apology. FIREFIGHTER SAFETY EVERYONE GOES HOME.

Thank You

By: Linda firefighter WV

Linda firefighter WV — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:04:09 +0000

ok thanks you, i seee now sorry

By: Kris Butcher

Kris Butcher — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:13:02 +0000

This is just a note from the sister of the injured firefighter. I don’t know if this is the venue for this… If not, I’m sorry but need to say that I am incredibly humbled and touched by the outpouring of support from her “other family” – her brothers and sisters in the Fire Department. I was an awesome feeling to know that she was not in it alone. When I arrived in the trauma bay, I found a jovial bunch of guys keeping her calm and distracted from her pain, but always concerned and watching the beeps of the monitors. You all are WONDERFUL. We were never without support. A few of you stayed for hours, packed her belongings at the station, sat vigil with me and are even helping to get her car home today. Special thanks to all Doug, Brock, and Mark for neglecting your own families and yourselves to make sure we had support. There were so many of you that offered to do and stay and help. I apologize if I don’t write your names, but I think you are now brothers to me too. Thank you all for doing the HARD jobs. What a special group of people you truly are. Thank you!

By: compadre

compadre — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:16:08 +0000

Safety is paramount and it appears that she did everything that she could to protect herself. The reality though, is that when we are operating on a fire ground, we are often in the middle of the street with confusion and ignorance all around us. People panic when they see flashing lights on the road all of the time, this situation is no different. I can assure you, the driver probably feels horrible and did not intend to hurt her in any way. They call things accidents because they didn’t mean to have them happen. Where I agree that this person should be held responsible for their actions, they shouldn’t have to spend the rest of their life behind bars. She’s going to be fine, she broke a few bones…she got lucky and we are fortunate to have her still with us. But, we shouldn’t act as if this person intentionally tried to kill her out there…they made a mistake and someone got hurt. Try to be somewhat sympathetic to how they must feel and show a little professionalism and compassion for both parties involved. Lesson to take away…never assume you are safe…take extra precautions always!

By: Around the Fire Web | Firegeezer

Around the Fire Web | Firegeezer — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:47:57 +0000

[...] * STATter911 has a sobering story about a Montgomery County engine driver that was struck by a car and is in serious condition at the hospital. The car had stopped while she was moving a supply line in the street, and then accelerated and hit her. Read the STORY HERE. [...]

By: Cops Suck

Cops Suck — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:48:53 +0000

A battalion chief got into a fight with the cops over charging the driver? knock down / screaming. Any word Statter

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:35:11 +0000

what does the fire chief have to do with it? yo u are stupid people