February 4, 201313 yr Author They were available. It wasn't something they couldn't drop and move on. Again, do you KNOW that they didn't have other firefighters available as well? I've already answered your question. SOME departments do have extra. MANY , especially in KY, do not.
February 4, 201313 yr Yes, they can obviously "move on" but every minute it takes them to pack up their stuff and for every extra minute it takes to get to your house the chance for considerable property damage and potential death for humans rises. For a dog. So I take it you do not like the firefighters getting baby ducks out of storm drains, nor deer from old well's or any of the other 'feel good stories you see on the net weekly where fireman and other emergency personnel rescue wild animals. These are not even someone's pet.
February 4, 201313 yr Author So I take it you do not like the firefighters getting baby ducks out of storm drains, nor deer from old well's or any of the other 'feel good stories you see on the net weekly where fireman and other emergency personnel rescue wild animals. These are not even someone's pet. As a rule, no.
February 4, 201313 yr As UKMF already pointed out cops have the same kinds of calls when it comes to noise complaints. No one seems to say anything about that.
February 4, 201313 yr Also bigger picture here. By having the Firemen come out and true the dog they could have potentially saved a persons life too. If no one had came then maybe a kid or untrained adult wouldn't have tried rescuing the dog and fell in the ice.
February 4, 201313 yr Author As UKMF already pointed out cops have the same kinds of calls when it comes to noise complaints. No one seems to say anything about that. At a high level his point is fair. Difference is that there are almost always more than one local option from law enforcement to handle a call. That's not the case with fire. Plus, the officer doesn't have to do anything to end his current call (unless he's in the middle of arresting someone) like fire does ie get equipment back in the truck. Lastly, we can all agree there is no way to always have needed personnel available in a spot where they can get there as quick as possible. Not the argument I'm making. I'm saying don't lower the odds over a dog.
February 4, 201313 yr Remember most Fire Departments are "Fire & Rescue".....The rescue doesn't solely apply to humans.
February 4, 201313 yr Author Also bigger picture here. By having the Firemen come out and true the dog they could have potentially saved a persons life too. If no one had came then maybe a kid or untrained adult wouldn't have tried rescuing the dog and fell in the ice. Possibly true and the best argument posed so far. If Fire says that's why they are doing it then it's hard to argue. Good response. Let me think about it.
February 4, 201313 yr I've already answered your question. SOME departments do have extra. MANY , especially in KY, do not. I didn't ask about some or many. I asked about the specific one we are talking about in this thread.
February 4, 201313 yr Grew up with dogs. Loved them. Cried when they died. I also realize they are secondary to human life. Okay, cool. I agree.
February 4, 201313 yr Grew up with dogs. Loved them. Cried when they died. I also realize they are secondary to human life. Priorities are spot on.
February 4, 201313 yr Okay, cool. I agree. I'd like to say I agree, but if it's between my dog, and someone I've never met, a complete stranger, etc., I can't with 100% certainty say I wouldn't pick my dog. I'd like to believe I wouldn't, but if I'm being honest, I'd struggle with it. :idunno:
February 4, 201313 yr I'd like to say I agree, but if it's between my dog, and someone I've never met, a complete stranger, etc., I can't with 100% certainty say I wouldn't pick my dog. I'd like to believe I wouldn't, but if I'm being honest, I'd struggle with it. :idunno: To make it even easier... Say it's between your dog and a thief who needs EMS because he got hurt breaking into someone's house.
February 4, 201313 yr I'd like to say I agree, but if it's between my dog, and someone I've never met, a complete stranger, etc., I can't with 100% certainty say I wouldn't pick my dog. I'd like to believe I wouldn't, but if I'm being honest, I'd struggle with it. :idunno: Oh I totally get that too. Love my dogs!
February 4, 201313 yr I'd like to say I agree, but if it's between my dog, and someone I've never met, a complete stranger, etc., I can't with 100% certainty say I wouldn't pick my dog. I'd like to believe I wouldn't, but if I'm being honest, I'd struggle with it. :idunno: I understand completely. May sound weird, but through the breakup I'm currently going through (girlfriend of 6 years) my dog has been my comfort more so than any human. :lol: In general, yes, a human life is worth more than a dog's. MY dog though... Well... That's tough.
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