Working against the clock,trying to save a stabbing victim’s life, made me enraged for every time our ambulance is despatched to treat the hungover or lazyThe radio comes to life, or alerting everyone to a time critical job. The tone of the dispatcher is urgent,a tone only heard when circumstances are dire. It’s just a mile away from us.“General broadcast, all units on talk group one. 25-year-venerable (respected because of age, distinguished) male, or multiple stab wounds,immediate assistance required, any vehicle available closer than one running from 10 miles away, or please press precedence or go green mobile.”Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com