How does that Life Alert thing work? When the person pushes the button, how do the EMTs get in the house? Do they break down the door? Or does the person leave their door unlocked? Or leave a key hidden somewhere?
there's so many of those things. I don't think they call 911 right away. I think it's like the alarm company people use on houses or businesses - but for people. So if the alarm goes off they try calling, probably starting with the user, then the next in line contact like a family member or neighbor or whatever. I would imagine that 911 is kind of a last resort, and that if they can't get into the house or apartment via window or by someone with a key, they probably will break down the door.
they're not cheap either.
How does that Life Alert thing work? When the person pushes the button, how do the EMTs get in the house? Do they break down the door? Or does the person leave their door unlocked? Or leave a key hidden somewhere?
All 3. When a person hits that button, it goes to a life alert dispatcher. Then they notify the appropriate dispatch center depending on where that person lives. When a person registers with life alert, they will tell them where a hidden key is or a pass code that opens a gate or a door and tha information is passed on to the first responders through a phone call. If the fd has to break into a house, usually the sheriffs office is called. Depending on the severity of the situation, the fd won't wait for the cops to arrive, they will force the door before the cops arrive.
How does that Life Alert thing work? When the person pushes the button, how do the EMTs get in the house? Do they break down the door? Or does the person leave their door unlocked? Or leave a key hidden somewhere?
All 3. When a person hits that button, it goes to a life alert dispatcher. Then they notify the appropriate dispatch center depending on where that person lives. When a person registers with life alert, they will tell them where a hidden key is or a pass code that opens a gate or a door and tha information is passed on to the first responders through a phone call. If the fd has to break into a house, usually the sheriffs office is called. Depending on the severity of the situation, the fd won't wait for the cops to arrive, they will force the door before the cops arrive.
Thanks for the answer...how do you know? Work for them? Are you an EMT? Did you have to sign a loved one up? (this *is* the questions thread.... )
The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.
How does that Life Alert thing work? When the person pushes the button, how do the EMTs get in the house? Do they break down the door? Or does the person leave their door unlocked? Or leave a key hidden somewhere?
All 3. When a person hits that button, it goes to a life alert dispatcher. Then they notify the appropriate dispatch center depending on where that person lives. When a person registers with life alert, they will tell them where a hidden key is or a pass code that opens a gate or a door and tha information is passed on to the first responders through a phone call. If the fd has to break into a house, usually the sheriffs office is called. Depending on the severity of the situation, the fd won't wait for the cops to arrive, they will force the door before the cops arrive.
Thanks for the answer...how do you know? Work for them? Are you an EMT? Did you have to sign a loved one up? (this *is* the questions thread.... )
I'm a fireman. We respond to medical calls called in by life alert and related agencies all the time.
The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.
Oh boy. So now Scott not ONLY thinks he's the "life" of the party, but now HE thinks HE's "hot". Next he's gonna ask to start calling him Hot Scott. Again, you can't make this shit up. )
Oh boy. So now Scott not ONLY thinks he's the "life" of the party, but now HE thinks HE's "hot". Next he's gonna ask to start calling him Hot Scott. Again, you can't make this shit up. )
Or maybe he's going to be smoking hot pot?
Knife hits anyone?
The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.
Since I haven't smoked pot since the 90's, I'm gonna have to say I said Nart thinks I'm smoking hot! And yes, I am. Just ask my wife. Actually, don't as her. Just look at mmy profile picture, when I change it back.
The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.
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Oh boy. So now Scott not ONLY thinks he's the "life" of the party, but now HE thinks HE's "hot". Next he's gonna ask to start calling him Hot Scott. Again, you can't make this shit up. )
I can hardly see your pic on my phone Last12, when I zoom in, it looks like your wife has a red clown nose.
Knife hits basically involve knives (duh) and an electric stove burner.
The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.
I can hardly see your pic on my phone Last12, when I zoom in, it looks like your wife has a red clown nose.
Knife hits basically involve knives (duh) and an electric stove burner.
People still do this??? I prefer gravity hits!!
I don't, it's so much work, and a huge waste. ***not that I would know or anything*** :-\"
The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.
Re Knife hits: It's called hot blading here, and it is awesome. One of the most efficient ways to get really really high, assuming you use either a straw (actually the tube from a bic pen is beat) to direct the smoke into your body, lol. But i have noticed that it takes a little practice to do it well. I think it's a fun and hilarious way to get high!
Re Christmas day: Merry Christmas everyone!!!!! My family is out of town, so I got wonderfully bombed with my best friend and his family last night, and now have the worst Christmas day hangover since 1998. Fuck!! X_X
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With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
Re Knife hits: It's called hot blading here, and it is awesome. One of the most efficient ways to get really really high, assuming you use either a straw (actually the tube from a bic pen is beat) to direct the smoke into your body, lol. But i have noticed that it takes a little practice to do it well. I think it's a fun and hilarious way to get high!
Re Christmas day: Merry Christmas everyone!!!!!
My family is out of town, so I got wonderfully bombed with my best friend and his family last night, and now have the worst Christmas day hangover since 1998. Fuck!!
X_X
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Gooood question!!
they're not cheap either.
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All 3. When a person hits that button, it goes to a life alert dispatcher. Then they notify the appropriate dispatch center depending on where that person lives. When a person registers with life alert, they will tell them where a hidden key is or a pass code that opens a gate or a door and tha information is passed on to the first responders through a phone call. If the fd has to break into a house, usually the sheriffs office is called. Depending on the severity of the situation, the fd won't wait for the cops to arrive, they will force the door before the cops arrive.
Thanks for the answer...how do you know? Work for them? Are you an EMT? Did you have to sign a loved one up? (this *is* the questions thread....
- Christopher McCandless
I'm a fireman. We respond to medical calls called in by life alert and related agencies all the time.
You just think I'm smoking hot!
Damn spell check
Tattooed Dissident!
And what is a near-miss? That's a hit, dammit.
Well, are you?
- Christopher McCandless
Oh boy. So now Scott not ONLY thinks he's the "life" of the party, but now HE thinks HE's "hot". Next he's gonna ask to start calling him Hot Scott. Again, you can't make this shit up.
Or maybe he's going to be smoking hot pot?
Knife hits anyone?
- Christopher McCandless
- Christopher McCandless
Better that than IN a smoking hot pot.
(what is a knife hit?)
Knife hits basically involve knives (duh) and an electric stove burner.
- Christopher McCandless
People still do this??? I prefer gravity hits!!
Lol. She does look like Rudolph. Maybe if you click on my name you will see the picture better.
I don't, it's so much work, and a huge waste. ***not that I would know or anything*** :-\"
- Christopher McCandless
Total waste for sure!!
Re Knife hits: It's called hot blading here, and it is awesome. One of the most efficient ways to get really really high, assuming you use either a straw (actually the tube from a bic pen is beat) to direct the smoke into your body, lol. But i have noticed that it takes a little practice to do it well. I think it's a fun and hilarious way to get high!
Re Christmas day: Merry Christmas everyone!!!!!
My family is out of town, so I got wonderfully bombed with my best friend and his family last night, and now have the worst Christmas day hangover since 1998. Fuck!!
X_X
Are you using the mobile or desktop version on your phone? I'm using my phone but using the desktop version and I haven't had any problems quoting.