Near misses - mod warning 22/04 - see OP/post 822

ED E · 18-11-2018 03:03PM

Ray Bloody Purchase wrote: »

Nearly hit by a van this morning at lights on the way over to Kilmainham from Phoenix Park. I was ahead of him waiting for the lights to go green with my foot on the footpath. When he pulled off he skimmed my handlebars on the right.

I caught up to him at the lights outside the Hilton. We'd a few words and he said he didn't even see me! FFS!

I was lit up like a fcuking Xmas tree.

Technically thats a hit and run, if you wanted to nail him to the wall.

Ray Bloody Purchase · 18-11-2018 03:05PM

ED E wrote: »

Technically thats a hit and run, if you wanted to nail him to the wall.

No camera and I was frothing with rage. Never got the reg.

mrcheez · 18-11-2018 03:56PM

Ray Bloody Purchase wrote: »

No camera and I was frothing with rage. Never got the reg.

I haven't bothered charging my camera for a year. Then the Dublin Bus incident happened last week and first thing I did when I got home was sort out the camera again!

Arcade_Tryer · 18-11-2018 08:36PM

Dublin is an anti-cycling, car centric city unfortunately, and will continue to be until major investment is funnelled into cycling infrastructure. It's simply astounding how aggressive and entitled motorists across the city are. An incident at a junction in Ballymun summed it up Saturday night whereby a Garda 4x4 nonchalantly went through a red light, followed by what looked like a privately driven 4x4. No sirens on either vehicle. No f**ks given by either driver. You just have to laugh.

RacoonQueen · 19-11-2018 12:17AM

Blackglen road today and a car coming from opposite me beeps...I know what that means on the Blackglen road, some idiot is overtaking on a blind bend and solid white line. His response to the beep, come back in right on top of me at speed. There was a pedestrian walking on the road towards us (on our side obviously) who just looked at me knowingly (I did respond let out a vocal f***ing dickhead to the driver - that is my token reaction to this sh*t)

Was also driving along here today myself closer to lambs cross and a pedestrian was coming against me, there is a broken white line here but there were cars coming in the other direction, so I slowed to pass the pedestrian with y'know a bit less speed and a bit more care. I mean, it's really not that hard to do if you don't have space to move out. Just slow the fu*k down.

sy_flembeck · 19-11-2018 12:31AM

More an anecdote than a near miss per se.
This morninig I left Bray and did one of my regular sub 50km loops. Traffic was the same as any other Sunday. Not only did I have absolutely no issues whatsoever while out I got astonishing space and patience behind me all the way round by absolutely every driver. When returning to Bray I crossed the N11 at Kilcroney and heard a car patiently waiting behind me. Then I heard a car horn blowing. It was a car coming opposite unhappy with the space I was being afforded which meant the car passing me encroached on their lane.

Why was this? Well, I reckon it was because it was the first time this season I'd worn my 'Stayin' Alive at 1.5' gilet with the camera logo on the back.

Nothing says give me space like the three magical words 'RECORDING MY RIDE'

Pinch Flat · 19-11-2018 12:55AM

RacoonQueen wrote: »

Blackglen road today and a car coming from opposite me beeps...I know what that means on the Blackglen road, some idiot is overtaking on a blind bend and solid white line. His response to the beep, come back in right on top of me at speed. There was a pedestrian walking on the road towards us (on our side obviously) who just looked at me knowingly (I did respond let out a vocal f***ing dickhead to the driver - that is my token reaction to this sh*t)

Was also driving along here today myself closer to lambs cross and a pedestrian was coming against me, there is a broken white line here but there were cars coming in the other direction, so I slowed to pass the pedestrian with y'know a bit less speed and a bit more care. I mean, it's really not that hard to do if you don't have space to move out. Just slow the fu*k down.

Usually on Sunday morning this type of driving is because of something urgent and life threatening. You know, picking up the news paper, heading to the local shooting centre or getting to breakfast at a local cafe. Motorists simply cannot be expected to drive reasonably and safely in these critical scenarios.

AndrewJRenko · 19-11-2018 11:30AM

Cyclist down on Clonskeagh Road this morning - ambulance attending and fire brigade arrived as I passed. No thanks to the lady cyclist who ignored the fire brigade attempting to cross traffic and pushed through on her journey.

From my fly-by diagnosis, it looked like a fractured collar bone.

mrcheez · 19-11-2018 12:30PM

AndrewJRenko wrote: »

Cyclist down on Clonskeagh Road this morning - ambulance attending and fire brigade arrived as I passed. No thanks to the lady cyclist who ignored the fire brigade attempting to cross traffic and pushed through on her journey.

From my fly-by diagnosis, it looked like a fractured collar bone.

Why do the fire brigade get involved in these types of incidents?

amcalester · 19-11-2018 12:32PM

mrcheez wrote: »

Why do the fire brigade get involved in these types of incidents?

Aren't they all trained paramedics too?

And you never know who or what equipment might be needed at a RTC.

mrcheez · 19-11-2018 12:34PM

amcalester wrote: »

Aren't they all trained paramedics too?

And you never know who or what equipment might be needed at a RTC.

I guess, I would have assumed the ambulance would have had all required equipment/staff.

CramCycle · 19-11-2018 12:36PM

mrcheez wrote: »

I guess, I would have assumed the ambulance would have had all required equipment/staff.

The Fire Brigade run many of the ambulances in Dublin, it is more likely only an Ambulance was called but a Fire truck was the closest responder from Donnybrook. This is common to speed up treatment, also if reported as an RTA, they may have sent one as a precautionary measure.

mr spuckler · 19-11-2018 12:38PM

mrcheez wrote: »

Why do the fire brigade get involved in these types of incidents?

as well as the fire brigade having much more specialised equipment, my second hand info is that ambulance paramedics aren't trained / insured for certain issues such as spinal injuries.
at least that's what they told my brother when he fractured a couple of vertebrae a few years ago - the ambulance arrived and the ambulance paramedics wouldn't touch him once they'd assessed his injuries, they called the fire brigade who then tended to him.

amcalester · 19-11-2018 12:39PM

mrcheez wrote: »

I guess, I would have assumed the ambulance would have had all required equipment/staff.

They'd have first aid equipment, but what if the injured party is under a truck, or stuck inside a vehicle.

Plenty of scenarios where the fire brigade's expertise would be required and you probably can't rely on Joe Public to make that call when calling the emergency services.

mrcheez · 19-11-2018 12:43PM

Interesting, learn something new .. thankfully I haven't yet been in a situation where I had to get a Fire Brigade called for me, or anyone I knew so was unaware of this.

TallGlass · 19-11-2018 12:50PM

CramCycle wrote: »

The Fire Brigade run many of the ambulances in Dublin, it is more likely only an Ambulance was called but a Fire truck was the closest responder from Donnybrook. This is common to speed up treatment, also if reported as an RTA, they may have sent one as a precautionary measure.

Usually an appliance will come, I have notice from any of the times I have rang (in Dublin mind you, this was DFB), usually the appliance comes first and then the ambulance. Might be an approach of better to be over prepared than under. They won't know the severity of the injuries too. Spinal injuries if I recall there are certain number of people needed for the moves, 2 people in the ambulance might not be able.

As someone said too, chances are the ambulance is on the road and the nearest is the appliance to go out, but I wouldn't worry on seeing it arrive, it's a fully equipped ambulance (only thing it can't do is carry) and all are trained paramedics (again DFB, not sure on the other brigades).

Hurrache · 19-11-2018 01:10PM

mr spuckler wrote: »

as well as the fire brigade having much more specialised equipment, my second hand info is that ambulance paramedics aren't trained / insured for certain issues such as spinal injuries.
at least that's what they told my brother when he fractured a couple of vertebrae a few years ago - the ambulance arrived and the ambulance paramedics wouldn't touch him once they'd assessed his injuries, they called the fire brigade who then tended to him.

In Dublin the guys are one and the same, could be in an appliance one day, the ambulance the next.

mr spuckler · 19-11-2018 01:24PM

Hurrache wrote: »

In Dublin the guys are one and the same, could be in an appliance one day, the ambulance the next.

strange then as that example was in Dublin, maybe 15+ years ago. maybe it was more equipment related but he was very clear that they said it was more than that.

CramCycle · 19-11-2018 01:29PM

I wonder would they make you tea and toast as they wait for the Ambulance, or would that depend on what appliance they brought with them to the call :pac:

Hurrache · 19-11-2018 01:37PM

mr spuckler wrote: »

strange then as that example was in Dublin, maybe 15+ years ago. maybe it was more equipment related but he was very clear that they said it was more than that.

As long as I can remember they've operated like that, certainly 15-20 years ago. Maybe they just didn't have the equipment on board that particular ambulance as you suggest, or it wasn't a DFB crew?

TallGlass · 19-11-2018 02:19PM

mr spuckler wrote: »

strange then as that example was in Dublin, maybe 15+ years ago. maybe it was more equipment related but he was very clear that they said it was more than that.

We would need a bit more info on what you mention to give you an answer.

TallGlass · 19-11-2018 02:19PM

CramCycle wrote: »

I wonder would they make you tea and toast as they wait for the Ambulance, or would that depend on what appliance they brought with them to the call :pac:

No eating or drinking if your hurt :pac:

mr spuckler · 19-11-2018 03:16PM

TallGlass wrote: »

We would need a bit more info on what you mention to give you an answer.

I didn't ask a question :pac:

magicbastarder · 19-11-2018 03:23PM

a cyclist was knocked down outside my house last year - was a fire tender which arrived. when one of the firemen was happy that the other guys had the situation under control, he took out a consaw and cut down the bent traffic sign the car also hit. so they're a bit more of a swiss army knife option than an ambulance.

19-11-2018 04:36PM

I was overtaken by a Darby O'Gills coach heading up to Enniskerry from the N11 on Saturday morning. Dickhead obviously thought he was driving a mini and not a coach, because he overtook where he clearly couldn't see far enough ahead and then decided to pull in on me and force me in to the kerb. I actually thought I might have to bail at one point, he was that close.

I nearly caught up with him in Enniskerry as well, where it appeared he was causing chaos by not knowing where he was going or what he was doing. The fact he was trying to park on the side of the road by the crossing, does reinforce my earlier assumption that the driver forgot what vehicle he was driving.

or maybe he was just a dick.

CramCycle · 19-11-2018 05:32PM

Report him to the company, the fact that you are reporting him for multiple things, they might pay more head, rather than think it is a random rant.

ED E · 19-11-2018 06:39PM

I'm a Firefighter/Paramedic, AMA wrote:

To answer your other question, the combined fire/EMS system is world renowned as the best system. The city in the world with the best "out of hospital, cardiac arrest" survival rate is Seattle. Second best is Dublin. This means if your heart was to stop beating for whatever reason, and you weren't in a hospital, the only city with a better survival rate than Dublin, is Seattle. This is a combination of reduced response times, and all the firefighters being paramedics. It's a huge influence on survival percentages!

Bold is mine. This is why they roll appliances rather than have them sit about waiting for RTCs and fires only.

CramCycle · 19-11-2018 06:47PM

ED E wrote: »

Bold is mine. This is why they roll appliances rather than have them sit about waiting for RTCs and fires only.

My uncle died of a Heart issues in the Ambulance and it was actually a neighbour who was a fireman/paramedic in the Van with him, and as you said, in his 20years at it, he couldn't recall losing someone on the way to the hospital once they had the heart going again.

rushfan · 19-11-2018 06:56PM

mrcheez wrote:

Why do the fire brigade get involved in these types of incidents?

Another reason the fire brigade get involved is in the event that a spinal lift is required. Plenty of specialist equipment carried on the tenders for any eventuality.

TallGlass · 19-11-2018 07:14PM

Weepsie wrote: »

Not a near miss with a bike, but just saw a car speed through a level crossing as the ate was closing. They are now sitting in traffic maybe 150 m up the road.

Moronic

Never stops, see it all the time on the bike, car or motorbike. Person drives on past the amber and or red, only to drive right into a yellow box and block the entire thing up causing chaos for everyone else.

I bet if everyone followed the rules as they should the traffic would actually flow better. Will never happen however some people are of the option they are above everyone else and do as they please.

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