Dear Editor,
I am writing today to advise you that the Richmond Firefighters are hanging around their halls with nothing to do.
The BCAS paramedics are in the same boat, lounging around their stations.
While the rest of us are enjoying time with family and visiting friends, these people are “hanging out” in their halls and stations.
Editor, I have good information that they will be doing the same thing on Christmas Day while we open gifts with our kids and enjoy our Christmas dinner.
Honestly, I am glad they are.
When granddad has a heart attack, or a house catches on fire, or a child is trapped in a car crash, I am glad these folks have nothing better to do than wait for our call for help.
It is easy to poke fun at folks in uniform, but take time to think of what that uniform and duty takes from them and their families.
I would like to wish the Richmond Firefighters and Richmond BCAS paramedics a silent night, thanks for being there hanging out.
Scott Stewart
Richmond
