Man Killed After Being Struck By Ambulance
53- year old John Dollar of Jacksonville, AR was killed Saturday night after being struck by a MEMS (Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services) ambulance. According to an Arkansas State Police preliminary fatal crash summary, Dollar was attempting to remove an injured dog from the roadway at about 9:45 p.m. when he was struck by the ambulance’s right front fender. The ambulance driver swerved to avoid Dollar, but was unable to prevent the collision. The ambulance crew was enroute, non-emergent, to the hospital with a stable patient and was able to immediately begin treating Dollar. He was airlifted to Baptist Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. A full report will be released later this week by the Arkansas State Police.
Thanks, Michael
In today’s ‘Bad Apple” segment, we share the story of Michael Dunn, an 18-year veteran of the Milwaukee Fire Department, who is accused of lacing his wife’s tea with a prescription antidepressant. It has been reported that his wife had shared the some of the tea with the couple’s 3-year old son. Whether or not he is guilty, the damage is already done. The public unconditionally anoints us with admiration and hero status, requiring us to hold ourselves to the highest standards of morality and decency. Unfortunately, each time a story like this gets press, the public perception of firefighters drops yet another notch with the report of his arrest.
Thanks, Jack
We are all aware of the many tough moments we face in our careers. Among the most difficult is hanging up the leather for the last time. For 45 years, Tuscaloosa Fire and Rescue Service has been the second home of Jack Thompson. Today is his last day. Here is a guy that was around before SCBA’s (they fashioned their own from diving gear!) and has been a part of the steady evolution of the fire service to where it is today. In a report on TuscaloosaNews.com by Stephanie Taylor, Tuscaloosa Fire Chief Alan Martin said, ‘He was one of those who helped adapt and move the department forward . The Fire and Rescue Service has a long tradition of doing things the right way, and he’s partly responsible for that.” Way to go, Jack!
Stay Stoked!
-J
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