Another day in the life of a Fire Police Officer …

It’s not my fault: that an accident occurred on our roadways…

It’s not my fault: that command or the Delaware State Police has requested the road or roads be shut down…

It’s not my fault: that the helicopter is being landed in the middle of the road…

It’s not my fault: that rescue is taking awhile to extricate the trapped individuals…

It’s not my fault: that your normal routine and route of travel is being disrupted…

It’s not my fault: that you are late for an appointment you have waited four months for and most likely will be made to reschedule…

It’s not my fault: that the roadways around here can not accommodate the amount of people moving to the area…

It’s not my fault: that you can not figure out another way to reach your destination…

It’s not my fault: that you left your patience and compassion at your front door when you left your house this morning…

It’s not my fault: that you think I am stupid and am not doing my job quickly enough to satisfy your agenda…

What is my fault: That I care enough to become a VOLUNTEER and help my fellow citizens in their time of need .. To pray that while you pass the accident scene on your cellphones to capture the incident on camera that you see me in my bright yellow protective clothing and realize that my life is valuable and I have a family waiting for me to come home to them..

We as a society can do better to be a little more understanding and realize, accident happen in life and those of us who work in the emergency services only job is to help and protect those of you who are unfortunate enough to be involved in whatever emergency we have been called too… This is our job and we do it proudly…

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Patricia D. Marvel, Fire Police Lieutenant

Lewes Fire Department

Delaware State Fire Police

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