CCOD and Minor Misinformation
Hi! I love CCOD. Good stuff. Constantly getting how city services work completely wrong. BLeeM is a great DM, he seems to think 911 is mostly cops. Most people do.
I'm a medic in training and an active EMT-B right now and I'm pretty obsessed with 911/Emergency Services and Medicine in general so every time he gets something wrong I have to pause and deep breathe. I obviously can't fix the already filmed season, but I do hope I can inspire some people to correct the misinformation. It's brutal out here and it would be nice if people at least knew how brutal it is.
If you do nothing else, please read this article below. It's free, its engaging, it explains the hidden issue Purpee's everywhere are facing.
Quick Facts I Wish People Knew Speedrun:
Emergency Services in the US is defined as police, fire, ems, logistics.
Firefighters actually rarely respond to fires anymore, they primarily serve for stuff like hazmat spills, rescue operations, and assist medical.
Over 90% of fire department calls are medical. Over 80% of fire departments in the US are at least part volunteer (source). Purpee is not unique! Even big cities often DO NOT have career fire departments. Most fire stations you see are paid for and staffed by volunteers.
Please show up to our fundraisers we are so desperate. Ambulances are so expensive. Medications are so expensive. No one cares about the ambulance having enough xyz until they NEED it. And once you need us, it's too late.