Weareunique thank you, for those not aware WAU is or was a police officer.
I too had those direct phone numbers ,some I still have, and before mobile phones monitored CB radio to be there to help.
Police gave me direct number to radio room after some tragic delays.
Ham operator now but still keep the old one on 24/7 never know.
It is much more real for you and I we have lived the nigh mare.
Local cop, great bloke, broke down mentality, he like me went to about 34 deaths in 16 months here.
Broke my heart home on leave, to hear him crack at the fatal that killed his best mates son.
We can do better, truly few know but volunteers go out broadcasting commonwealth bike rides rallies work in floods fire and tempest, fix and operate emergency service radio.
But with clear under standing transmitter calls for help without delays.
We need to focus on false alarms.
I found road workers,and paid town fire brigade workers made false calls for the extra pay.
Dealing in death a low act.

Hi Belly,

Where you got the idea of me being a police officer I have no idea.

I have worked with the police (am in another field) which relates to police and health, the police force not a career I would ever choose or have chosen, for a variety of reasons!

Another excellent thread Belly, keep them coming.

Sorry mate, you will remember the thread I mentioned the while I live I grow tree on razor back.
Some thing you said in that thread made me think that of you.
I could start a few threads about that area.
Bargo was my grandparents main home on mums side and spent time there.
Know the area very well once thought I would live my life out there.
Thread is about stopped but sadly we will revisit its subject often.
Have to wounder what was the exact year we began putting costs in front of human lives.
America was once known as the can do country,we too could do, with money and the right people.
Not holding my breath.
Costs need not blow out not be endless but service must improve.