When a Medevac is called, everyone runs to the aircraft as fast as possible gets all their gear on and then straps in to fly. Well, you can imagine that this process has to be perfected and takes a few tries to get down.....or more than a few tries. I am on the more than a few tries end of the spectrum. It is a process involving many things like making sure you have your aid bag, cap/head gear, flash light with blue light(if dark), appropriate weather gear, your weapon, your 2vesta/helmet. After the first instance of me running 300 meters carrying all of this crap, I quickly realized I would have to be proactive and prepare my gear.
My first mission, I forgot medical gloves, and ended up ruining a pair of flight gloves. I also didn't get my vest on in time, and was not plugged into the communication system therefore resulting in painful sign language with the medic for patient care.
My second mission, I forgot my head gear and had to ride back in a gator with my flight helmet which is not really the cool thing to do, but going without head gear is not acceptable. I was able to get all my gear on at that time but still did not have my Aid Bag. ( The medics have their in the birds so don't worry we had medical supplies)
The third mission, I wasn't even called for due to technical difficulties, but I just so happened to walk into the control center and hear about it. At this time, the bird was already ready to go and I had to run like the wind to make it. Once on, I was good until getting off for report. I ran out and suddenly had something jerk my head back almost flipping me on my back......I forgot to unplug myself from the helicopter commo system. Fortunately, I have the innate ability for coordination and balance and didn't fall but I did slightly resemble the scene in "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" when she is wearing the headphones in her office and it snaps her back to the floor. I lost a lot of cool points with that one.
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ReplyDeleteBuying Christmas gifts on the internet while drinking a Shiner, so I thought I would say, "Hi". We're going to Wichita Falls tomorrow to watch the Bushland football team play in one of the finals. The next week is state, so we're hoping for our little town to win state. Go Falcons!!! Gearing up for Christmas....tree, lights, Christmas programs are under our belt. Planning on skiing after Christmas, probably Sipipu or Santa Fe. Gwen would love to start snow boarding this year. Kreig bought new boots to add along with a board we bought at a ski swap. Your dad commented at Thanksgiving that she looks different everytime he sees her. Gwen gave it her all in the Christmas program and people are still talking about her dancing and big grins while singing. We came in last night and Braum had torn apart two favorite webkins. So, Gwen's Christmas list has changed to replacing the webkins. I'm still sweeping up the plastic beads off the floor. Can't wait to show the kids your pictures and reading some of your blogs to them. Lots of love going your way, Texas Hills