Need to Thank Paramedic

Sarah**

Hi All,

I was recently in a car accident and I would like to get in touch with the paramedic team who responded to the accident to write them a letter to say thank you. They really made the difference that day and I just think people forget to say Thank you at times.

I have looked on google and have no idea as to how to go about this. Can anyone adivse?

I know one of the Paramedics first name and obviously have the dates and times that it happened and that they were DFB Paramedics so Im hoping if I write they can narrow it down who responded....

Can anyone help?

Thanks,

S**

Ciaran500

The control centre is in the fire station on Tara Street. If you get in touch with them they would be able to look up the incident and tell you who responded and from which station. No idea if they're allowed to give any information like this though...

The Big Red Button

Sarah** wrote: »

Hi All,

I was recently in a car accident and I would like to get in touch with the paramedic team who responded to the accident to write them a letter to say thank you. They really made the difference that day and I just think people forget to say Thank you at times.

I have looked on google and have no idea as to how to go about this. Can anyone adivse?

I know one of the Paramedics first name and obviously have the dates and times that it happened and that they were DFB Paramedics so Im hoping if I write they can narrow it down who responded....

Can anyone help?

Thanks,

S**

Why not just ring DFB and ask who responded to that accident on that date, and ask how to get in touch with them?

A quick Google will give you the contact details.

Really not sure why you'd ask on Boards rather than just contacting them directly?

Grayson

Hey there.

I know some paramedics. I sent you a PM.

Sarah**

Thanks Ciaran. I'll start with that tomorrow, even if they can give me the station from which they responded that would be a start - I can then send the letter to the station with the incident date and time and hopefully it will find them.

Grayson

Ciaran500 wrote: »

The control centre is in the fire station on Tara Street. If you get in touch with them they would be able to look up the incident and tell you who responded and from which station. No idea if they're allowed to give any information like this though...

There's actually two control centres in the same building as far as I know. One for Dublin fire brigade and one for HSC ambulances.

If you know which one is which it makes it easier.

slavetothegrind

go to the emergency services forum there's definitely a few posting in there who might also help

AboutTwoFiddy

If you ask in Emergency Services they'll know.

Sarah**

ChatterPillar I looked at that and didnt want to contact the Chief Fire Officer with a "Thank you" letter. I thought there would be a more direct way to address the letter - also wanted to ensure that it actually gets to them.

I'll ring the Control Centre in the morning and ask if they can let me know from which station the Paramedics were from. It was DFB.

im invisible

Remember to thank Jesus, someone up there must have been looking over you.

arybvtcw0eolkf

OP make the effort to get in touch.

I gave CPR to a man who had a heart attack a few years back (post about it at the time here)

The man and his family got in touch with me through the Defence Forces and sent me a very nice 'thank you' card, I treasure it.

I'm sure your paramedic will be delighted to hear you're thankful and in good health.

biko

From After Hours

Raiser

im invisible wrote: »

Remember to thank Jesus, someone up there must have been looking over you.

Jesus Christ why did you forsake the poor Children who suffered mental, physical and sexual abuse in institutes run by filth who professed to represent you on this Earth?

deadwood

im invisible wrote: »

Remember to thank Jesus, someone up there must have been looking over you.

We have Mexican Paramedics?

flazio

Can we not take pot shots at peoples religious beliefs please.
I'm sure the hospital would have records of your admittance. Within this record there should be a document called a 'Patient Care Report' (PCR). This is the form that the Paramedics would have to have filled out when handing you over to the hospital. As this information pertains to you, I'm nearly sure you have a right to see it. Now the paramedics don't sign this docket by name, they use a Personal Identification Number (PIN). I don't work in the sector so I don't know how strict the confidentiality is, but if you approach the DFB and say I'd like to thank paramedic number XXXX and YYYY they mightn't let you say it directly but they'd know to pass it on to the right people.

mr.dunkey

I've gotten a few thank you cards before, including bottles of wine to vouchers. They were dropped into the station with my name on them. Control should be able to give you station and first name, this is not a secret as I always introduce myself to patients.

At the end of the day a card is all that's required, I don't do my job for pats on the back etc but it is nice to be thanked for a job well done.

I'm NAS not Dfb but protocols shouldn't be too different

Raiser

mr.dunkey wrote: »

I've gotten a few thank you cards before, including bottles of wine to vouchers. They were dropped into the station with my name on them. Control should be able to give you station and first name, this is not a secret as I always introduce myself to patients.

At the end of the day a card is all that's required, I don't do my job for pats on the back etc but it is nice to be thanked for a job well done.

I'm NAS not Dfb but protocols shouldn't be too different

.......Fair play to you for carrying out such a tough and honourable job.....One of our many Jesus's's out saving lives daily.......

Sarah**

Im going to call DFB in Tara Street now and see if they can help. I second Raiser's comment above - It is such a tough job and I know they dont do it for the pats on the back but I think its the "Thank you" gestures that mean something to them. They were so reassuring and when you are alone in an accident it means alot.