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Originally Posted by abbie's mom Connie ~ It could possibly be that conditions within the house would not allow for the gurney to be brought inside, thus making it necessary to carry the deceased to the gurney outside. HOWEVER; not only should a report be filed with the police and rescue squad (call the captain); but this one needs to be brought to the attention of the general public. It's the townspeople - your daughter, and her neighbors - whose taxes pay the salaries of the crew whose disrespectful attitude is an offense. Someone really should write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper - and, yes, call the local TV station. |
I agree that this should be reported to their supervisors but perhaps not publicized. Their behavior was inexcusable but why hurt a whole department for the acts of two or three individuals? In a previous life I was a paramedic and I am dismayed by the described behavior. We were taught to respect every aspect of the patient's life and/or death. Covering the body, lowered voices etc. Of course we got rowdy at crews quarters and laughed at a lot of things - particularly our own blunders. Unusual (morbid) circumstances were always discussed and often joked about. Not knowing any of the other circumstances about this case, I would tread lightly.
Just my opinion.