Posted by: Heidthebaw, Glasgow on 11:08am Tue 6 Jan 09
Apparently the ambulance driver was shopped by colleagues who were fed up reporting him to management.
The management concerned should be sacked along with him.
Apparently the ambulance driver was shopped by colleagues who were fed up reporting him to management.
The management concerned should be sacked along with him.
Posted by: People Power, Glasgow on 12:26pm Tue 6 Jan 09
Yes, Heidthebaw, I agree entirely with you.
Ultimately, the management are responsible for the proffessional workmanship of the staff under them, they shouldn't be given any protection, if they were ignoring this, or (allegedly) turning a blind eye to it.
Also, I might add that as someone who has received the services of paramedics (A & E) several times in recent months, I have only ever received the best possible care & attention from them. So, lets remember this is hopefully a one off incident.
Not that I'm excusing this behaviour for one moment, but perhaps the strain of the job as a paramedic has become so high that the health problems of even our emergency service staff are not being addressed, or picked up sooner.
Perhaps we need to see more supervision, support, and care given to ensure that our paramedics, and medical proffessionals problems are dealt with, before they need to turn to drink, or ( allegedly) have a risky / sneaky jar whilst on duty.
I just hope that the potential sacking of this worker sees leassons learned, or policies changed to prevent it ever happening again.
Paramedics are human beings too, and even they can suffer from increased levels of stress.
Looking at the positives this offence could see a positive outcome for the future of our ambulance services, and first response paramedics, as their workload is only going to increase in future, and far more of them are needed to keep the service running effectively.
Yes, Heidthebaw, I agree entirely with you.
Ultimately, the management are responsible for the proffessional workmanship of the staff under them, they shouldn't be given any protection, if they were ignoring this, or (allegedly) turning a blind eye to it.
Also, I might add that as someone who has received the services of paramedics (A & E) several times in recent months, I have only ever received the best possible care & attention from them. So, lets remember this is hopefully a one off incident.
Not that I'm excusing this behaviour for one moment, but perhaps the strain of the job as a paramedic has become so high that the health problems of even our emergency service staff are not being addressed, or picked up sooner.
Perhaps we need to see more supervision, support, and care given to ensure that our paramedics, and medical proffessionals problems are dealt with, before they need to turn to drink, or ( allegedly) have a risky / sneaky jar whilst on duty.
I just hope that the potential sacking of this worker sees leassons learned, or policies changed to prevent it ever happening again.
Paramedics are human beings too, and even they can suffer from increased levels of stress.
Looking at the positives this offence could see a positive outcome for the future of our ambulance services, and first response paramedics, as their workload is only going to increase in future, and far more of them are needed to keep the service running effectively.
Posted by: Scotslass, Glasgow on 12:58pm Tue 6 Jan 09
I am sorry People Power but stress is not an excuse. Just imagine if he had killed someone by crashing or failing in his duty as a Technician. To think that in a few months he would have been a Paramedic and dealing with drugs.
Well Done to the people who shopped him.
I am sorry People Power but stress is not an excuse. Just imagine if he had killed someone by crashing or failing in his duty as a Technician. To think that in a few months he would have been a Paramedic and dealing with drugs.
Well Done to the people who shopped him.
Posted by: Helmut de Smegma, Glasgow on 1:30pm Tue 6 Jan 09
Irresponsible and inconsiderate muppet.
Irresponsible and inconsiderate muppet.
Posted by: wild wadi, kirkie on 1:49pm Tue 6 Jan 09
Whoever reported him can kiss ta-ta to their carreer.Management don't like this kind of publicity.I'm speaking from experience
Whoever reported him can kiss ta-ta to their carreer.Management don't like this kind of publicity.I'm speaking from experience
Posted by: People Power, Glasgow on 1:49pm Tue 6 Jan 09
[quote][bold]Scotslass[/bold] wrote:
I am sorry People Power but stress is not an excuse. Just imagine if he had killed someone by crashing or failing in his duty as a Technician. To think that in a few months he would have been a Paramedic and dealing with drugs. Well Done to the people who shopped him.[/quote]
I am not saying that stress is an excuse, perhaps I didn't state what I meant.
Of course his actions were highly irresponsible, and downright foolish.
All I merely said was that stress is loosely a factor in why we're seeing such lapses in the job, and unproffessional conduct generally.
Surely, as I said before, it is better to highlight this as a way of ensuring that it never happens again, and for management to learn from it.
None of us know what led this paramedic to drink during his shift, let alone why he'd risk others lives potentially drink - driving.
And, none of us know if stess was a factor to play here or not. We can only, merely speculate.
What we do know, is he clearly needs help, whether he's sacked or not. As, he's better off in work, paying taxes, than being on the dole.
Scotslass wrote:
I am sorry People Power but stress is not an excuse. Just imagine if he had killed someone by crashing or failing in his duty as a Technician. To think that in a few months he would have been a Paramedic and dealing with drugs. Well Done to the people who shopped him.
I am not saying that stress is an excuse, perhaps I didn't state what I meant.
Of course his actions were highly irresponsible, and downright foolish.
All I merely said was that stress is loosely a factor in why we're seeing such lapses in the job, and unproffessional conduct generally.
Surely, as I said before, it is better to highlight this as a way of ensuring that it never happens again, and for management to learn from it.
None of us know what led this paramedic to drink during his shift, let alone why he'd risk others lives potentially drink - driving.
And, none of us know if stess was a factor to play here or not. We can only, merely speculate.
What we do know, is he clearly needs help, whether he's sacked or not. As, he's better off in work, paying taxes, than being on the dole.
Posted by: steven976, Feltham, Middx on 1:51pm Tue 6 Jan 09
Whilst using stress as an excuse, can anybody (even a hard-nosed person) honestly say that if they were to perhaps witness first-hand a baby that had been decapitated in a road traffic accident, they would not want a dram to "settle their nerves". I know of an off-duty ambulanceman that witnessed exactly that scenario. He has long since left the service, but still wakes up with nightmares about it! There may be more to this particular story than meets the eye, so please don't be quite so judgemental!
Whilst using stress as an excuse, can anybody (even a hard-nosed person) honestly say that if they were to perhaps witness first-hand a baby that had been decapitated in a road traffic accident, they would not want a dram to "settle their nerves". I know of an off-duty ambulanceman that witnessed exactly that scenario. He has long since left the service, but still wakes up with nightmares about it! There may be more to this particular story than meets the eye, so please don't be quite so judgemental!
Posted by: Big Al, Paisley on 1:52pm Tue 6 Jan 09
[quote][bold]Scotslass[/bold] wrote:
I am sorry People Power but stress is not an excuse. Just imagine if he had killed someone by crashing or failing in his duty as a Technician. To think that in a few months he would have been a Paramedic and dealing with drugs. Well Done to the people who shopped him.[/quote] I think PP was trying to look at the bigger picture there actually. No, there can be no excuses for these kinds of things, merely reasons.
Scotslass wrote:
I am sorry People Power but stress is not an excuse. Just imagine if he had killed someone by crashing or failing in his duty as a Technician. To think that in a few months he would have been a Paramedic and dealing with drugs. Well Done to the people who shopped him.
I think PP was trying to look at the bigger picture there actually. No, there can be no excuses for these kinds of things, merely reasons.
Posted by: Helmut de Smegma, Glasgow on 3:03pm Tue 6 Jan 09
There`s no mention of him being over the limit or being charged.Innocent until proven guilty.Still a muppet for drinking prior to being on duty.
There`s no mention of him being over the limit or being charged.Innocent until proven guilty.Still a muppet for drinking prior to being on duty.
Posted by: Helmut de Smegma, Glasgow on 3:04pm Tue 6 Jan 09
[quote][bold]wild wadi[/bold] wrote:
Whoever reported him can kiss ta-ta to their carreer.Management don't like this kind of publicity.I'm speaking from experience[/quote] Disagree - many companies are adopting "whistle-blowing" procedures.
wild wadi wrote:
Whoever reported him can kiss ta-ta to their carreer.Management don't like this kind of publicity.I'm speaking from experience
Disagree - many companies are adopting "whistle-blowing" procedures.
Posted by: People Power, Glasgow on 5:31pm Tue 6 Jan 09
[quote][bold]Big Al[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Scotslass[/bold] wrote: I am sorry People Power but stress is not an excuse. Just imagine if he had killed someone by crashing or failing in his duty as a Technician. To think that in a few months he would have been a Paramedic and dealing with drugs. Well Done to the people who shopped him.[/quote] I think PP was trying to look at the bigger picture there actually. No, there can be no excuses for these kinds of things, merely reasons.[/quote]
Cheers, Big Al,
It's just good to broaden the story out, and be able to see it from all perspectives, not just the sensationalistic slant the E.T. & media generally always wants to take.
I owe a great debt of gratitude to paramedics over the years. And, can say first hand they don't get enough credit, and praise for when they do well. Maybe we ought to see this story for what it is. No excuses for the irresponsibile behaviour of the paramedic in question.
But, come on lets also remember all the great, heroic work the rest of his colleages are doing every hour, every day, every week of the year.
Big Al wrote:
Scotslass wrote: I am sorry People Power but stress is not an excuse. Just imagine if he had killed someone by crashing or failing in his duty as a Technician. To think that in a few months he would have been a Paramedic and dealing with drugs. Well Done to the people who shopped him.
I think PP was trying to look at the bigger picture there actually. No, there can be no excuses for these kinds of things, merely reasons.
Cheers, Big Al,
It's just good to broaden the story out, and be able to see it from all perspectives, not just the sensationalistic slant the E.T. & media generally always wants to take.
I owe a great debt of gratitude to paramedics over the years. And, can say first hand they don't get enough credit, and praise for when they do well. Maybe we ought to see this story for what it is. No excuses for the irresponsibile behaviour of the paramedic in question.
But, come on lets also remember all the great, heroic work the rest of his colleages are doing every hour, every day, every week of the year.
Posted by: lord haw haw, high court on 5:36pm Tue 6 Jan 09
I must have read the story wrong,did it not say the blood result was negative????????????
?????the hand held machines the police have and the other dodgy ones in the cop shop do not give true readings,i know from an experience that i am not proud of,i was well over the limit failed the roadside but passed the one in the police station
I must have read the story wrong,did it not say the blood result was negative????????????
?????the hand held machines the police have and the other dodgy ones in the cop shop do not give true readings,i know from an experience that i am not proud of,i was well over the limit failed the roadside but passed the one in the police station
Posted by: People Power, Glasgow on 6:02pm Tue 6 Jan 09
The man was held on December 27 [bold]on suspicion[/bold] of being over the legal drink-driving limit close to the Scottish Ambulance Service depot in Kilsyth Road, Kirkintilloch.
[bold]It is understood he failed a breathalyser test[/bold] and was taken to Kirkintilloch Police Station where a blood test was carried out.
[bold]Sources close to the worker,[/bold] understood to be an ambulance technician, a junior role among paramedics,[bold] claimed[/bold] he had received the results of the blood tests last night and they were negative.
[bold]However, the worker could still face disciplinary action, or even dismissal.[/bold]
Yes, lord haw haw, you are absolutely right!
Note the careful use of wording in the article:
So, really if it does come out that he was cleared of all charges, and the test results were all negative, he could potentially use his job, just so the paramedic service can use him as an example - and protect their reputation!
Just goes to show that even the Police and their testing cannot always be 100% conclusive, or accurate.
Final word, the term [italic][bold]"Innocent, until proven guilty"[/bold][/italic] comes to mind - I hope this is remembered by his management, should the police drop charges, or not actually charge him at all.
Paramedics have a hard enough job to do, with the abuse they face, and aggression from the public, without this unsubstanciated allegation, and sensationalised speculation by the money hungry media as well.
The man was held on December 27
on suspicion of being over the legal drink-driving limit close to the Scottish Ambulance Service depot in Kilsyth Road, Kirkintilloch.
It is understood he failed a breathalyser test and was taken to Kirkintilloch Police Station where a blood test was carried out.
Sources close to the worker, understood to be an ambulance technician, a junior role among paramedics,
claimed he had received the results of the blood tests last night and they were negative.
However, the worker could still face disciplinary action, or even dismissal.
Yes, lord haw haw, you are absolutely right!
Note the careful use of wording in the article:
So, really if it does come out that he was cleared of all charges, and the test results were all negative, he could potentially use his job, just so the paramedic service can use him as an example - and protect their reputation!
Just goes to show that even the Police and their testing cannot always be 100% conclusive, or accurate.
Final word, the term
"Innocent, until proven guilty" comes to mind - I hope this is remembered by his management, should the police drop charges, or not actually charge him at all.
Paramedics have a hard enough job to do, with the abuse they face, and aggression from the public, without this unsubstanciated allegation, and sensationalised speculation by the money hungry media as well.
Posted by: lord haw haw, high court on 6:34pm Tue 6 Jan 09
[quote][bold]People Power[/bold] wrote:
The man was held on December 27 [bold]on suspicion[/bold] of being over the legal drink-driving limit close to the Scottish Ambulance Service depot in Kilsyth Road, Kirkintilloch. [bold]It is understood he failed a breathalyser test[/bold] and was taken to Kirkintilloch Police Station where a blood test was carried out. [bold]Sources close to the worker,[/bold] understood to be an ambulance technician, a junior role among paramedics,[bold] claimed[/bold] he had received the results of the blood tests last night and they were negative. [bold]However, the worker could still face disciplinary action, or even dismissal.[/bold] Yes, lord haw haw, you are absolutely right! Note the careful use of wording in the article: So, really if it does come out that he was cleared of all charges, and the test results were all negative, he could potentially use his job, just so the paramedic service can use him as an example - and protect their reputation! Just goes to show that even the Police and their testing cannot always be 100% conclusive, or accurate. Final word, the term [italic][bold]"Innocent, until proven guilty"[/bold][/italic] comes to mind - I hope this is remembered by his management, should the police drop charges, or not actually charge him at all. Paramedics have a hard enough job to do, with the abuse they face, and aggression from the public, without this unsubstanciated allegation, and sensationalised speculation by the money hungry media as well. [/quote] It is my understanding that the police would have got a doctor to take blood samples one for the fiscal and one for the accused both would be signed and sealed so as to be tamper proof,the accused would have been given an address for Glasgow University where they can take their sample for analysis,and it is the only place it can be taken,you pay a fee to have it analised within days you would have the results,must be how he knows it was negative,on your final word INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY it would apear this guy has been tried and found guilty without a case to answer so why the talk of disipinary action?? WITCH HUNT springs to mind the person who thought he had him by the short and curlies should be done with wasting police time and sent to coventry
People Power wrote:
The man was held on December 27 on suspicion of being over the legal drink-driving limit close to the Scottish Ambulance Service depot in Kilsyth Road, Kirkintilloch. It is understood he failed a breathalyser test and was taken to Kirkintilloch Police Station where a blood test was carried out. Sources close to the worker, understood to be an ambulance technician, a junior role among paramedics, claimed he had received the results of the blood tests last night and they were negative. However, the worker could still face disciplinary action, or even dismissal. Yes, lord haw haw, you are absolutely right! Note the careful use of wording in the article: So, really if it does come out that he was cleared of all charges, and the test results were all negative, he could potentially use his job, just so the paramedic service can use him as an example - and protect their reputation! Just goes to show that even the Police and their testing cannot always be 100% conclusive, or accurate. Final word, the term "Innocent, until proven guilty" comes to mind - I hope this is remembered by his management, should the police drop charges, or not actually charge him at all. Paramedics have a hard enough job to do, with the abuse they face, and aggression from the public, without this unsubstanciated allegation, and sensationalised speculation by the money hungry media as well.
It is my understanding that the police would have got a doctor to take blood samples one for the fiscal and one for the accused both would be signed and sealed so as to be tamper proof,the accused would have been given an address for Glasgow University where they can take their sample for analysis,and it is the only place it can be taken,you pay a fee to have it analised within days you would have the results,must be how he knows it was negative,on your final word INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY it would apear this guy has been tried and found guilty without a case to answer so why the talk of disipinary action?? WITCH HUNT springs to mind the person who thought he had him by the short and curlies should be done with wasting police time and sent to coventry
Posted by: wild wadi, kirkie on 6:45pm Tue 6 Jan 09
[quote][bold]Helmut de Smegma[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]wild wadi[/bold] wrote: Whoever reported him can kiss ta-ta to their carreer.Management don't like this kind of publicity.I'm speaking from experience[/quote] Disagree - many companies are adopting "whistle-blowing" procedures.[/quote] Yes that's true. But I'm talking about the publicity this story has generated.Most public bodies would not want the general public to find out, for example, that their drivers are out their nuts most of the time or that their employees are stealing from under their noses 'cause it begs the question just what are the bosses doing.Like I said I'm speaking from experience.
Helmut de Smegma wrote:
wild wadi wrote: Whoever reported him can kiss ta-ta to their carreer.Management don't like this kind of publicity.I'm speaking from experience
Disagree - many companies are adopting "whistle-blowing" procedures.
Yes that's true. But I'm talking about the publicity this story has generated.Most public bodies would not want the general public to find out, for example, that their drivers are out their nuts most of the time or that their employees are stealing from under their noses 'cause it begs the question just what are the bosses doing.Like I said I'm speaking from experience.
Posted by: Big Al, Paisley on 7:36pm Tue 6 Jan 09
[quote][bold]wild wadi[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Helmut de Smegma[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]wild wadi[/bold] wrote: Whoever reported him can kiss ta-ta to their carreer.Management don't like this kind of publicity.I'm speaking from experience[/quote] Disagree - many companies are adopting "whistle-blowing" procedures.[/quote] Yes that's true. But I'm talking about the publicity this story has generated.Most public bodies would not want the general public to find out, for example, that their drivers are out their nuts most of the time or that their employees are stealing from under their noses 'cause it begs the question just what are the bosses doing.Like I said I'm speaking from experience.[/quote] "Speaking from experience" ?
Are you a private hire driver, Wild Wadi ? :)
(Speaking from experience...lol)
wild wadi wrote:
Helmut de Smegma wrote: wild wadi wrote: Whoever reported him can kiss ta-ta to their carreer.Management don't like this kind of publicity.I'm speaking from experience
Disagree - many companies are adopting "whistle-blowing" procedures.
Yes that's true. But I'm talking about the publicity this story has generated.Most public bodies would not want the general public to find out, for example, that their drivers are out their nuts most of the time or that their employees are stealing from under their noses 'cause it begs the question just what are the bosses doing.Like I said I'm speaking from experience.
"Speaking from experience" ?
Are you a private hire driver, Wild Wadi ? :)
(Speaking from experience...lol)
Posted by: People Power, Glasgow on 7:39pm Tue 6 Jan 09
Lord haw haw,
I just hope that your words that spring to mind [italic]"WITCH HUNT!"[/italic] is not the case, as enough money is wasted on needless arrests, and charges brought, paperwork and time that could be better spent on the beat, on the street!
I just hope this case is drawn to a conclusion a.s.a.p. and should this person still be sacked, perhaps there is more to this story than meets the eye.
Should this person lose their job, "MUD STICKS!" comes to mind, I just hope those who did report him, did so for the right reasons.
As, who's to know if there was allegedly a fall out, row, or disagreement between paramedics / shift workers which led to this story coming to light.
Lord haw haw,
I just hope that your words that spring to mind
"WITCH HUNT!" is not the case, as enough money is wasted on needless arrests, and charges brought, paperwork and time that could be better spent on the beat, on the street!
I just hope this case is drawn to a conclusion a.s.a.p. and should this person still be sacked, perhaps there is more to this story than meets the eye.
Should this person lose their job, "MUD STICKS!" comes to mind, I just hope those who did report him, did so for the right reasons.
As, who's to know if there was allegedly a fall out, row, or disagreement between paramedics / shift workers which led to this story coming to light.
Posted by: lord haw haw, high court on 7:50pm Tue 6 Jan 09
[quote][bold]People Power[/bold] wrote:
Lord haw haw, I just hope that your words that spring to mind [italic]"WITCH HUNT!"[/italic] is not the case, as enough money is wasted on needless arrests, and charges brought, paperwork and time that could be better spent on the beat, on the street! I just hope this case is drawn to a conclusion a.s.a.p. and should this person still be sacked, perhaps there is more to this story than meets the eye. Should this person lose their job, "MUD STICKS!" comes to mind, I just hope those who did report him, did so for the right reasons. As, who's to know if there was allegedly a fall out, row, or disagreement between paramedics / shift workers which led to this story coming to light. [/quote] Am sure the ET will get to the bottom of it haha some of their journalists want to get the story right before they write some of the sh1te they come out with
People Power wrote:
Lord haw haw, I just hope that your words that spring to mind "WITCH HUNT!" is not the case, as enough money is wasted on needless arrests, and charges brought, paperwork and time that could be better spent on the beat, on the street! I just hope this case is drawn to a conclusion a.s.a.p. and should this person still be sacked, perhaps there is more to this story than meets the eye. Should this person lose their job, "MUD STICKS!" comes to mind, I just hope those who did report him, did so for the right reasons. As, who's to know if there was allegedly a fall out, row, or disagreement between paramedics / shift workers which led to this story coming to light.
Am sure the ET will get to the bottom of it haha some of their journalists want to get the story right before they write some of the sh1te they come out with
Posted by: wild wadi, kirkie on 7:56pm Tue 6 Jan 09
[quote][bold]Big Al[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]wild wadi[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]Helmut de Smegma[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]wild wadi[/bold] wrote: Whoever reported him can kiss ta-ta to their carreer.Management don't like this kind of publicity.I'm speaking from experience[/quote] Disagree - many companies are adopting "whistle-blowing" procedures.[/quote] Yes that's true. But I'm talking about the publicity this story has generated.Most public bodies would not want the general public to find out, for example, that their drivers are out their nuts most of the time or that their employees are stealing from under their noses 'cause it begs the question just what are the bosses doing.Like I said I'm speaking from experience.[/quote] "Speaking from experience" ? Are you a private hire driver, Wild Wadi ? :) (Speaking from experience...lol)[/quote] No I'm an ex council worker and was involved in a lot of cover ups.;=}
Big Al wrote:
wild wadi wrote: Helmut de Smegma wrote: wild wadi wrote: Whoever reported him can kiss ta-ta to their carreer.Management don't like this kind of publicity.I'm speaking from experience
Disagree - many companies are adopting "whistle-blowing" procedures.
Yes that's true. But I'm talking about the publicity this story has generated.Most public bodies would not want the general public to find out, for example, that their drivers are out their nuts most of the time or that their employees are stealing from under their noses 'cause it begs the question just what are the bosses doing.Like I said I'm speaking from experience.
"Speaking from experience" ? Are you a private hire driver, Wild Wadi ? :) (Speaking from experience...lol)
No I'm an ex council worker and was involved in a lot of cover ups.;=}
Posted by: lord haw haw, high court on 9:29pm Tue 6 Jan 09
Just read the daily record they have this guy hung drawn and quartered and i take it this was printed before the ET
Just read the daily record they have this guy hung drawn and quartered and i take it this was printed before the ET
Posted by: Glasweegee, Glasgow on 2:24am Wed 7 Jan 09
Really sad to read this as I was recently taken to hospital with heart problems and the Ambulance crew were wonderful.I remember the public support Ambulance staff and Fire crews gained during their strikes during Mrs Thatchers reign. Surely if you drive any Emergency or public service vehicle then you should be made to submit to random breath test or drugs tests, you would not want the pilot of your holiday plane intoxicated and the aviation industry has strict alcohol rules. In fact I think all NHS medical staff should be included in random tests for public safety. Most large empolyers have addiction policies available to staff but if people hide this then its difficult to provide any help?. Bad publicity for a great service.
Really sad to read this as I was recently taken to hospital with heart problems and the Ambulance crew were wonderful.I remember the public support Ambulance staff and Fire crews gained during their strikes during Mrs Thatchers reign. Surely if you drive any Emergency or public service vehicle then you should be made to submit to random breath test or drugs tests, you would not want the pilot of your holiday plane intoxicated and the aviation industry has strict alcohol rules. In fact I think all NHS medical staff should be included in random tests for public safety. Most large empolyers have addiction policies available to staff but if people hide this then its difficult to provide any help?. Bad publicity for a great service.
Posted by: People Power, Glasgow on 5:42pm Wed 7 Jan 09
Yes, Glasweegee, agree with you 100%
It's not as though the balance of good & bad news stories are highlighted, with postive cover when things go well.
All we ever read is the bad news stories, negative slants, and sensationalisitic headlines, which demean, and lower the moral of the staff who are still doing a great job.
I salute the paramedics, they do their best, and get so much abuse & assaulted, verbally, and physically. Surely to goodness a bit of praise of our emergency services & ( in this case) our paramedics is not too much to ask for.
Yes, Glasweegee, agree with you 100%
It's not as though the balance of good & bad news stories are highlighted, with postive cover when things go well.
All we ever read is the bad news stories, negative slants, and sensationalisitic headlines, which demean, and lower the moral of the staff who are still doing a great job.
I salute the paramedics, they do their best, and get so much abuse & assaulted, verbally, and physically. Surely to goodness a bit of praise of our emergency services & ( in this case) our paramedics is not too much to ask for.
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