This blows!

ghostguy6 · #1 12-13-2009, 01:31 AM

Im all set to go fishing despite the cold and now I cant go.

Heres the story why:

While driving to a christmas party I come across a bad accident with a few injuries and no help in site. I pull over to help out, end up spending roughly an hour sitting inside a vehicle with smashed out windows and no heat supporting a woman's neck while the vehicle is being cut away. Unfortunalty I did not have any warm gloves with me so I ended up with frostbite on my hands. The pins and needle feeling has lasted for the last 3 hours and I dont think it will be going away anytime soon. As much as I want to go I dont think it would be a good idea to go fishing now.

For those that do go out this weekend, post lots of pictures since I have to live vicarously through you.

Iron Brew · #2 12-13-2009, 01:39 AM

That sucks. I hope the lady (And the others in the accident) recover. Hope you recover soon. Congrats for stopping and helping out.

mark-edmonton · #3 12-13-2009, 02:50 AM

putting your own comfort aside in the service and assistance of those in need is a noble gesture! They say Kharma is a bitch, but she may owe you a kiss on the cheeck. Good work!

Geezle · #4 12-13-2009, 05:54 AM

Sucks about the frostbite, but you absolutely did the right thing...and maybe that thought will give you the warm fuzzies inside

Hope your hands are feeling better this morning and maybe you can still make it, but if you can't everybody understands, and good on you for helping out!

mooseknuckle · #5 12-13-2009, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ghostguy6

Im all set to go fishing despite the cold and now I cant go.

Heres the story why:

While driving to a christmas party I come across a bad accident with a few injuries and no help in site. I pull over to help out, end up spending roughly an hour sitting inside a vehicle with smashed out windows and no heat supporting a woman's neck while the vehicle is being cut away. Unfortunalty I did not have any warm gloves with me so I ended up with frostbite on my hands. The pins and needle feeling has lasted for the last 3 hours and I dont think it will be going away anytime soon. As much as I want to go I dont think it would be a good idea to go fishing now.

For those that do go out this weekend, post lots of pictures since I have to live vicarously through you.

Dude that sucks too hear good on ya for doing the right thing. unfortunately these days few people do. Well may it bring you good karma in future endevours. If you change your mind and your fingers get some feeling back you know where we are.

WayneChristie · #6 12-13-2009, 07:33 AM

Thank you for helping her, it could easily have been one of our loved ones, and we all owe you a debt of gratitude. Way to go man, you deserve a pat on the back and the biggest fish of the day next time you go out. Hope the hands feel better soon.

saltwater cowboy · #7 12-13-2009, 08:05 AM

Thats great that you helped her out and took C-spine. As a firefighter though the fire/EMS should have replaced you before cutting the vehicle, liability and all. Good on you for stepping up! Take care of those fingers.
Salty

Paul C · #8 12-13-2009, 09:03 AM

I commend you for your actions. You are one of the few who would stop. I recently stopped on hwy 16 to help a fellow who had his split wheel fell off of his welding truck. I gave him contact information for a tow truck. I photographed the damage so he could send it to his insurance company. A good deed is never forgotten.
Well Done

gramps73 · #9 12-13-2009, 09:15 AM

Good on you, the fish will be there when the feeling comes back
G

Drano · #10 12-18-2009, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul C

I commend you for your actions. You are one of the few who would stop. I recently stopped on hwy 16 to help a fellow who had his split wheel fell off of his welding truck. I gave him contact information for a tow truck. I photographed the damage so he could send it to his insurance company. A good deed is never forgotten.
Well Done

yes kudos to you for helping ...

ghostguy6 · #11 12-13-2009, 01:34 PM

Thanks everyone. Hands are starting to feel better but still tingling every time I touch something.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sal****er cowboy

Thats great that you helped her out and took C-spine. As a firefighter though the fire/EMS should have replaced you before cutting the vehicle, liability and all. Good on you for stepping up! Take care of those fingers.
Salty

They tried but given the condition of the car there was only room for one person, I was already in car and couldnt get out without letting go. They were nice enough to cover me with a blanket and let me borrow a helmet while they cut the car away though.

Quote:

Always have a pair of good, warm gloves in your truck now. Be sure to keep your hands warm when you're doing anything outside in frigid temperatures, even if it is just for a few minutes. It would also be a good idea to keep a package of chemical hand warmers in your truck: like these

I usually keep an extra pair in the truck but I needed them at work on friday and left them on my desk. I do have some of those chemical warmers in there now too.

saltwater cowboy · #12 12-13-2009, 01:53 PM

Good on them for giving you the helmut and covering you up. I wasn't trying to give them s!!t. And again good on you for stopping to help, usually when we are working near roads most people don't even slow down. pee's me off. How do you like the sound of a car being cut apart around you, pretty freaky huh? I have been in quite a few under the tarp/blanket with a patient and am always thinking , "hope this goes as planned"
Makes for a good story for you!!!!
If your fingers get better let me know if you want to go out some time. I promise me and the guys will be nice to you and cook up our typical fireguys ice lunch, perogies and deer sausage

Salty