Doc_Jude
3rd Black Belt
I step in as soon as I see it's a real need (not just two knuckleheads squared off). Call me crazy, it's just the way I grew up, then marine medic (Navy Corpsman) training sealed the deal.
Roger That!
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I step in as soon as I see it's a real need (not just two knuckleheads squared off). Call me crazy, it's just the way I grew up, then marine medic (Navy Corpsman) training sealed the deal.
Hell, most people won't even speak up when some rude ******* thinks he can jump the line at a convenience store because he's "in a hurry." But they're quick to chime in if another rude ******* (me) tells him to get his *** in line with the rest of us.
Same here. I'm and EMT-Basic, and entering paramedic school this fall. If the scene wasn't secure, I'd call the police. If it was secure, and the person had injuries, I'd call for an ambulance and try to give what medical help I could.I am in the same boat here. Using universal precautions I would do what I need to do. But before all I would make sure the area is secure.
Be honest...Same here. I'm and EMT-Basic, and entering paramedic school this fall. If the scene wasn't secure, I'd call the police. If it was secure, and the person had injuries, I'd call for an ambulance and try to give what medical help I could.
Aiding someone that is in distress is a moral obligation, it should be done with out delay. If you second guess yourself someone will suffer.
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Again...
NEVER assume someone else is calling the cops. The minimum you owe your fellow human being in trouble is to make an anonymous call reporting the fight or attack.
Trust me... N. E. Mouse makes plenty of calls to the cops.
Again...
NEVER assume someone else is calling the cops. The minimum you owe your fellow human being in trouble is to make an anonymous call reporting the fight or attack.
Trust me... N. E. Mouse makes plenty of calls to the cops.
There is a thread in the Horro Stories section regarding a female that was stabbed in a store. It was about 2 min. before help was called, numerous people continued to shop, literally steppin over this poor, dying person and one even took the time to take a cell phone picture of her, for what reason, I'll never understand.
Anyway...my questions are: when exactly would you step in and aid someone? How far would you go to offer aid?