i had just punched off of work this morning and i was outside the front door browsing the newly stocked pumpkins, when i hear keys jingle and a female voice grunt in pain. i turn around and see an elderly woman collapsed on the side walk with her purse sprawled out on the ground. i said verbally "oh my god!" and rushed to help her. i asked her for help and when i looked at her face i saw it was one of our produce workers! i tried to help her up but she was flustered and most likely embarrassed. she got up and thanked me profusely and that was that.
i was terrified, though. seeing an elderly woman collapsed on the ground is a good chance of having to call an ambulance, which is what i thought i was going to have to do. thankfully everything went fine and i'm sure i scored a few good karma points. just felt like sharing, as it was quite scary and unnerving.
You did very good. Honestly for me as a Disaster Service Worker in my city, it is a scary thing to see happen right in front of you. But it's like my instructors told us "keep calm, breathe, look around to see if you are good to assist the individual, breathe. ID yourself and ask to render help, breathe. Call it in and give your report to us when on scene, breathe." Breathing can help you maintain a calm mind as you'll have focus and then training takes over so you can do your job effectively and efficiently while getting the person the help they need quickly and accurately so responders know what they are coming to.
I had to assist with getting FD inside for a heart attack on nigh shift once, that wasn't fun. But right afterwards, I did traffic control with PD just ensure our customers safety and to keep people away from the scene. It was nerve wracking but just breathe, remember your job, and do your best. Easiest way I can think of it.
I am a Utility Clerk-was going in to clean the bathrooms when I found a cashier this close to passing out. I got a manager right away since the cashier thought she would need an ambulance. She was OK after a little bit and did not need transport to the hospital
You did very good. Honestly for me as a Disaster Service Worker in my city, it is a scary thing to see happen right in front of you. But it's like my instructors told us "keep calm, breathe, look around to see if you are good to assist the individual, breathe. ID yourself and ask to render help, breathe. Call it in and give your report to us when on scene, breathe." Breathing can help you maintain a calm mind as you'll have focus and then training takes over so you can do your job effectively and efficiently while getting the person the help they need quickly and accurately so responders know what they are coming to.
I had to assist with getting FD inside for a heart attack on nigh shift once, that wasn't fun. But right afterwards, I did traffic control with PD just ensure our customers safety and to keep people away from the scene. It was nerve wracking but just breathe, remember your job, and do your best. Easiest way I can think of it.
thank you. yes i stayed calm and acted like i believe any other person would have in that situation. it's not something i have to deal with a lot, so it really took me by surprise.
I am a Utility Clerk-was going in to clean the bathrooms when I found a cashier this close to passing out. I got a manager right away since the cashier thought she would need an ambulance. She was OK after a little bit and did not need transport to the hospital
i would have crapped my pants (lucky i'd be in a bathroom jk jk) that's the scariest stuff right there my friend. when the ambulance becomes a factor, that's when things get real.
jk jk) that's the scariest stuff right there my friend. when the ambulance becomes a factor, that's when things get real. 
