I always had an affection for the illegal immigrants that I transported to area emergency rooms during my decades long run as a firefighter/EMT in the Sanctuary City of Providence, RI. I couldn’t help respect the courage, perseverance and grit that these people showed. The way I figured, if I were in their shoes, and […]
By Michael Morse In my column, “To Force or Not to Force Entry,” I discussed the decision-making process involved when responding to a well-being check. You never know who will read your articles; Battalion Chief (Ret.) John Healey, my friend and first permanent officer when I was appointed to the Providence (RI) Fire Department in […]
A Real Emergency 01/10/2017 By Michael Morse “Rescue 1, Respond to 1835 Broad Street for an intoxicated male at the payphone.” Duty calls. Duty waits. I refastened my belt loosely and hit the pole. “Rescue 1, responding.” We rolled out of the station and into the city. Some folks would have taken care of business […]
The City of Providence closed two fire stations and three companies yesterday. There was no public outcry, no candlelight vigils, no “Save our Station” protests, just firefighters leaving their station for the last time and locking the door behind them. Those firefighters start their new assignments today, different station, different truck, different life. http://www.providencejournal.com/news/20170107/providence-firehouses-closing-as-part-of-downsizing In […]