TJ to the Rescue

JFiorentino · 09-12-2005, 09:27 AM

We had a 2 house fire in our neighborhood Sunday morning. The Fire and EMS folks were there for about 4 hours in upper 80 degree temperatures. My 8 year old daughter and I decided to load up the Jeep with orange juice and coffee and drove over to the site. We handed out drinks to the firefighters and victims who seemed pretty happy to get them. Another cool use for a Jeep ;-)

**GzrGlide** · 09-12-2005, 09:36 AM

Classy!
I wish there were more people like you in the world.

moitura · 09-12-2005, 10:05 AM

I agree, way to step up!

Scootr · 09-12-2005, 10:51 AM

That's awesome!, that's called good ol' southern tarheel hospitality

ITjeep · 09-12-2005, 11:36 AM

well done, we do need more people like you around

jpwheelin07 · 09-12-2005, 11:44 AM

Thats really cool!!

We need more people like you in the world!!

JFiorentino · 09-12-2005, 12:00 PM

Thanks everyone for the nice comments! Hopefully I've inspired others to take a more active role in their community. Please be sure to place your own safety first and use common sense when approaching an emergency scene.

I'd also encourage folks with reliable 4 wheel drive vehicles to put their names on volunteer transportation lists at their local hospital. Emergency personnel sometimes get caught off-guard by foul weather and can use a 4x4 ride to and from the hospital during inclement weather. It's a great way to help your community and to show them what your Jeep really can do.

Find out who has special needs in your neighborhood. Older and disabled neighbors may need help during inclement weather. Picking-up medications at a Pharmacy could someone's life.

Consider joining a community group like C.E.R.T. (Community Emergency Response Team). You can learn more about CERT at http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/CERT/overview.asp

Take a first aid / CPR class, you never know when someone might get hurt during trail rides. Would you know how to control severe bleeding, shock, and respiratory distress?

Our Jeeps are something special, I encourage everyone to think of creative ways to help the community. You don't have to be a Volunteer Fireman to step up and help.

dorinh · 09-12-2005, 12:41 PM

Good advice as some of us prepare to begin the Severe Weather season. There's plenty of time before Winter to get things in order to help whoever may need it.
Like everyone else has mentioned, "Nice Work!"....

09-12-2005, 10:05 AM	#3
moitura Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 168 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I agree, way to step up! __________________ 2004 Columbia Edition Wrangler

09-12-2005, 12:41 PM	#8
dorinh Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: The Prairie Posts: 77 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Good advice as some of us prepare to begin the Severe Weather season. There's plenty of time before Winter to get things in order to help whoever may need it. Like everyone else has mentioned, "Nice Work!".... __________________ dorinh 1999 TJ Sport

09-12-2005, 11:44 AM	#6
jpwheelin07 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 50 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Thats really cool!! We need more people like you in the world!!