It is sad that a child had to pass due to this cops disregard for the sop. But he will live with this action every day. I know people in the EMS field that has had a run go worng and a young child died. Eventhough they did everything they could to save them they still live with the guilt...
I heard that family mobile is the worst to work for. I heard that superior is not to bad. If you try for a hostipal for an e.r. tech or when you get your Iand II hazmat opps you could to apply to allied barton for indiana harbor or burns harbor. Also you can go to illinois and take their tests...
Keep in mind that what is seen is not always the entire story. Sometimes the media only shows what they want to be seen. In my line of work i have to work with cops. Some times good some times bad, but there will always be a fine line to what is to much force as long as humans uphold the laws.
NO you are right timjoebillybob when someone calls 911 it is implied that they want help and the emergency responders will use any force needed to enter the area unless otherwise said. But is is a sad day when children die no matter what the cause even if it is their own stupid fault. However...
A nine volt battery and some steel wool works great to start fires. Just fluff the wool and short it you by touching the two contacts to it. Also having a dry box for matches and other important documents is a good idea expecially if you are on a conoe trip.
I know that there is a brand called MSA that allows for a special frame to be placed inside of the mask so if you have glassed you can still see out of them. Also the canisters do have a shelf life even if unopened. This is usually around ten years or so.
I carry a gerber rescue knife 99% of the time but i also carry tye spyderco civilian it has a really nasty blade and they state that if it use for anything other than self-defense the waranty is void