Comments for Barbara Cole By The Sea http://barbaracolebythesea.com The Scoop on Lauderdale by the Sea! Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:37:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Here’s The Scoop … RFP 09-08-01 … BSO Renovations… Another Black Eye …. by Barbara84 http://barbaracolebythesea.com/2009/10/19/heres-the-scoop-rfp-09-08-01-bso-renovations-another-black-eye/comment-page-1/#comment-1501 Barbara84 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:37:14 +0000 http://barbaracolebythesea.com/?p=15682#comment-1501 I was thinking that it was a huge chance to be a responsible human being and correct the mistake. , I was thinking that it was a huge chance to be a responsible human being and correct the mistake. ,

]]> Comment on Here’s The Scoop … Oct. 13, 2009 Commission Meeting Part Dieux … by Arnold39 http://barbaracolebythesea.com/2009/10/19/heres-the-scoop-oct-13-2009-commission-meeting-part-dieux/comment-page-1/#comment-1500 Arnold39 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:18:06 +0000 http://barbaracolebythesea.com/?p=15676#comment-1500 So, again, I wonder why should waste our time listening to these people. , So, again, I wonder why should waste our time listening to these people. ,

]]> Comment on Here’s The Scoop … Locking Your Doors Is Not Enough … The Rules Don’t Apply To DP12 …. by Cindy & Adam Geesey http://barbaracolebythesea.com/2009/10/14/heres-the-scoop-locking-your-doors-is-not-enough-the-rules-dont-apply-to-dp12/comment-page-1/#comment-1470 Cindy & Adam Geesey Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:29:34 +0000 http://barbaracolebythesea.com/?p=15498#comment-1470 For the record, Chief Perkins is in receipt of our request / demand that McIntee NOT BE ALLOWED on our premises for a fire or medical call. Other residents have made this request verbally to no avail. We suggest, however, that all residents with the same opinion also let their wishes be known in writing to Chief Perkins. For the record, Chief Perkins is in receipt of our request / demand that McIntee NOT BE ALLOWED on our premises for a fire or medical call. Other residents have made this request verbally to no avail. We suggest, however, that all residents with the same opinion also let their wishes be known in writing to Chief Perkins.

]]> Comment on Here’s The Scoop …. The 2009/2010 LBTS Budget …. Doing a “NUMBER” On The Numbers … Part 1 … by PAUL http://barbaracolebythesea.com/2009/10/02/heres-the-scoop-the-20092010-lbts-budget-doing-a-number-on-the-numbers-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-1415 PAUL Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:31:26 +0000 http://barbaracolebythesea.com/?p=15134#comment-1415 At the last town meeting there was a gentleman who came up to the Dias and started to bad mouth AMR on their equipment and training. For all that AMR has done for this town at no extra expense to the town was wrong. When they took over for BSO they came in with a brand new unit with all the newest equipment. When the town needed extra units they were there. We have never had better EMS Services then we have now and I feel safe knowing they are there. Even the editor of the paper By the sea futures praised AMR for their they way treated him in time of need. Here is a copy of that article. DATE APRIL 3, 2009 ByTheSeaFuture AMR PROFESSIONALSM COMMENDED New Year’s is normally a night of celebration, but for me it turned out to be a nightmare this year. My wife Ellen and I were preparing to go out to dinner and I went into the bathroom to shave. As I turned to leave I tripped over our dog and fell. When I hit the fl oor the pain was excruciating, and I knew right away that I had either broken my leg or fractured my hip. Ellen wanted to call 911 immediately but I was reluctant to do so. In Lauderdale-By- The-Sea, when you call 911, you not only get our ambulance service, AMR, but the paid volunteer fi re department often responds as well. I did not want Jerry McIntee and a dozen or so paid volunteers getting in AMR’s way, wandering around my apartment or standing over me gawking as I lay helpless on the fl oor. Since I had to get to the hospital, we had no choice but to call 911. I left instructions at the front desk of my building that this was a medical call only, not a fi re, and I did not want any volunteer fi remen admitted to my apartment. Fortunately, the volunteers did not show up. AMR arrived within minutes of my call, led by EMS Chief Brooke Liddle. As he bent down to attend to me, I introduced myself and told him that I am the publisher of ByTheSeaFuture newspaper. I was concerned about this, since we had just printed an editorial which was critical of AMR, but I wanted to be honest with Mr. Liddle and make sure he knew who I was. I also told him about my reluctance to call 911 because I didn’t want the VFD in my apartment. Mr. Liddle looked me in the eye and told me not to worry about anything. He could not have been more professional. When I fell, I ended up wedged between two doorways in a precarious position. The paramedics gently lifted me onto a board, then placed me on a stretcher. Their expertise was amazing. They then got me into the ambulance and took me to Holy Cross Hospital, where I underwent an emergency operation. Things did not go as well as I would have hoped with my recovery, and I ended up spending nearly three months at Holy Cross. Mr. Liddle contacted me several times while I was in the hospital to see how I was doing and wish me well. I am fi nally home now and feeling much better. I spoke to Mr. Liddle recently and told him that I intend to write this article about my experience. AMR has a tough job to begin with, and I know that the pressure they are under from McIntee and the VFD only makes things worse. With that in mind, I would like to publicly thank Mr. Liddle, Paramedic Captain Donald Anderson, EMT Kevin Padden, Paramedic Robbie Salvino and EMT Ryan Dussia at AMR for their quick and professional response to my call. In all likelihood, I would not be here today if it were not for them. Their kindness and professionalism is greatly appreciated. Ip.s. I know the VFD will be a great dept once jerry is out of the picture wich I hope will be very soon. At the last town meeting there was a gentleman who came up to the Dias and started to bad mouth AMR on their equipment and training. For all that AMR has done for this town at no extra expense to the town was wrong. When they took over for BSO they came in with a brand new unit with all the newest equipment. When the town needed extra units they were there. We have never had better EMS Services then we have now and I feel safe knowing they are there. Even the editor of the paper By the sea futures praised AMR for their they way treated him in time of need. Here is a copy of that article.

DATE APRIL 3, 2009

ByTheSeaFuture AMR PROFESSIONALSM COMMENDED
New Year’s is normally a night of celebration, but for me it turned out to be a nightmare
this year. My wife Ellen and I were preparing to go out to dinner and I went into the
bathroom to shave. As I turned to leave I tripped over our dog and fell. When I hit the
fl oor the pain was excruciating, and I knew right away that I had either broken my leg
or fractured my hip.
Ellen wanted to call 911 immediately but I was reluctant to do so. In Lauderdale-By-
The-Sea, when you call 911, you not only get our ambulance service, AMR, but the paid
volunteer fi re department often responds as well. I did not want Jerry McIntee and a
dozen or so paid volunteers getting in AMR’s way, wandering around my apartment or
standing over me gawking as I lay helpless on the fl oor.
Since I had to get to the hospital, we had no choice but to call 911. I left instructions
at the front desk of my building that this was a medical call only, not a fi re, and I did
not want any volunteer fi remen admitted to my apartment. Fortunately, the volunteers
did not show up.
AMR arrived within minutes of my
call, led by EMS Chief Brooke Liddle.
As he bent down to attend to
me, I introduced myself and told
him that I am the publisher of
ByTheSeaFuture newspaper. I was
concerned about this, since we had
just printed an editorial which was
critical of AMR, but I wanted to be
honest with Mr. Liddle and make
sure he knew who I was.
I also told him about my reluctance to call 911 because I didn’t want the VFD in my
apartment. Mr. Liddle looked me in the eye and told me not to worry about anything.
He could not have been more professional. When I fell, I ended up wedged between
two doorways in a precarious position. The paramedics gently lifted me onto a board,
then placed me on a stretcher. Their expertise was amazing. They then got me into
the ambulance and took me to Holy Cross Hospital, where I underwent an emergency
operation.
Things did not go as well as I would have hoped with my recovery, and I ended up
spending nearly three months at Holy Cross. Mr. Liddle contacted me several times
while I was in the hospital to see how I was doing and wish me well. I am fi nally home
now and feeling much better. I spoke to Mr. Liddle recently and told him that I intend to
write this article about my experience. AMR has a tough job to begin with, and I know
that the pressure they are under from McIntee and the VFD only makes things worse.
With that in mind, I would like to publicly thank Mr. Liddle, Paramedic Captain Donald
Anderson, EMT Kevin Padden, Paramedic Robbie Salvino and EMT Ryan Dussia at AMR
for their quick and professional response to my call. In all likelihood, I would not be here
today if it were not for them. Their kindness and professionalism is greatly appreciated.

Ip.s. I know the VFD will be a great dept once jerry is out of the picture wich I hope will be very soon.

]]> Comment on Here’s The Scoop …. Scene And Heard Around Town … by Boch http://barbaracolebythesea.com/2009/09/18/heres-the-scoop-scene-and-heard-around-town-3/comment-page-1/#comment-1414 Boch Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:38:31 +0000 http://barbaracolebythesea.com/?p=14661#comment-1414 We need more posts like this! We need more posts like this!

]]> Comment on Here’s The Scoop….OCTOBERFEST… by Chudo http://barbaracolebythesea.com/2008/10/01/heres-the-scoopoctoberfest/comment-page-1/#comment-1413 Chudo Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:39:21 +0000 http://barbaracolebythesea.wordpress.com/?p=3509#comment-1413 It is interesting, but still would like to know more about it. They like! It is interesting, but still would like to know more about it. They like!

]]> Comment on Here’s The Scoop….OCTOBERFEST… by Deripet http://barbaracolebythesea.com/2008/10/01/heres-the-scoopoctoberfest/comment-page-1/#comment-1354 Deripet Sat, 26 Sep 2009 13:19:28 +0000 http://barbaracolebythesea.wordpress.com/?p=3509#comment-1354 Fully agree with you, about a week ago wrote about the same in his blog! Fully agree with you, about a week ago wrote about the same in his blog!

]]> Comment on Here’s The Scoop….OCTOBERFEST… by strallinfo http://barbaracolebythesea.com/2008/10/01/heres-the-scoopoctoberfest/comment-page-1/#comment-1305 strallinfo Sun, 20 Sep 2009 12:54:17 +0000 http://barbaracolebythesea.wordpress.com/?p=3509#comment-1305 Informative, but not convincing. Something is missing, and what do not understand. But I will say frankly: - light and benevolent thoughts. Informative, but not convincing. Something is missing, and what do not understand. But I will say frankly: – light and benevolent thoughts.

]]> Comment on Here’s The Scoop….OCTOBERFEST… by planbiz http://barbaracolebythesea.com/2008/10/01/heres-the-scoopoctoberfest/comment-page-1/#comment-1282 planbiz Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:47:53 +0000 http://barbaracolebythesea.wordpress.com/?p=3509#comment-1282 Good post! I found for myself a lot of useful new and interesting! I'm going to link to other ladies in ICQ Good post! I found for myself a lot of useful new and interesting! I’m going to link to other ladies in ICQ

]]> Comment on Here’s The Scoop … Scene Around Town … by bcinsider http://barbaracolebythesea.com/2009/09/12/heres-the-scoop-scene-around-town-2/comment-page-1/#comment-1277 bcinsider Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:20:54 +0000 http://barbaracolebythesea.com/?p=14540#comment-1277 Matt the key word your forgetting is the "appropriate" responders and at the "appropriate" time. What would happen if the suicide threat was by a firearm? The majority of males use or threaten the use of a firearm in suicide cases. What if a firefighter rushed in, like our illustrious Deputy Chief did, and the shooter decides he wants to take someone with him knowing full well that law enforcement will now have to do the deed for him. The protocol used nationwide is for fire and EMS to stage a safe distance away and wait until law enforcement has secured the scene. The last time I knew firefighters and medics didn’t wear Kevlar. Matt the key word your forgetting is the “appropriate” responders and at the “appropriate” time. What would happen if the suicide threat was by a firearm? The majority of males use or threaten the use of a firearm in suicide cases. What if a firefighter rushed in, like our illustrious Deputy Chief did, and the shooter decides he wants to take someone with him knowing full well that law enforcement will now have to do the deed for him.

The protocol used nationwide is for fire and EMS to stage a safe distance away and wait until law enforcement has secured the scene. The last time I knew firefighters and medics didn’t wear Kevlar.

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