tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860897900615196454.post8486096440846304329..comments2024-03-26T17:30:22.600-08:00Comments on Way Up North: Rainy Day, Building Woes, and Self-ProtectionRev. Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04588179227576383679noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860897900615196454.post-86092960657232118332016-06-08T11:43:16.368-08:002016-06-08T11:43:16.368-08:00PH, there have been any number of so-called great ...PH, there have been any number of so-called great ideas about how to respond to those situations, and most haven't held up well in the real world. Yours is one such.<br /><br />And yes, I could see texting another survivor while the event was in progress, once you're sure each is safe. :)Rev. Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04588179227576383679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860897900615196454.post-71170514710180396272016-06-08T11:31:56.426-08:002016-06-08T11:31:56.426-08:00According to the videos that came out while I was ...According to the videos that came out while I was still employed, I was supposed to beat the guy over the head with the fire extinguisher. Due to the fact that our cubicle layout put me in a blocked dead end I wasn't clear on how I was supposed to hide.<br /><br />But gun shots sound like gun shots which is why Murphy's Law and I would have texting conversations as to the caliber and location of the shots we were hearing.ProudHillbillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14305205710265854978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860897900615196454.post-2475593123405783922016-06-08T07:47:48.519-08:002016-06-08T07:47:48.519-08:00DS1, that's probably the best plan, for most o...DS1, that's probably the best plan, for most of us. <br /><br />NFO, we're not sure. There was no sign of a power outage, but <i>something</i> sure got screwed up.<br /><br />Senior, up until a few years ago, I was of the same mindset. Hiding doesn't work for me, unless there's literally no other choice. But I'm getting too old for running-and-gunning, so getting outside is now my best option.Rev. Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04588179227576383679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860897900615196454.post-52550367864594118142016-06-07T19:15:07.837-08:002016-06-07T19:15:07.837-08:00I know all about the run, hide, and lock yourself ...I know all about the run, hide, and lock yourself in a room. Sorry, I cant do that. I will find a way to go after the shooter or I will get as many out as I can.SENIORhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01380024928095718264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860897900615196454.post-64807296267558744522016-06-07T18:50:52.284-08:002016-06-07T18:50:52.284-08:00Air handler control went south??? Or did the power...Air handler control went south??? Or did the power go off?Old NFOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404197287935017147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860897900615196454.post-62950102929565753652016-06-07T17:35:13.005-08:002016-06-07T17:35:13.005-08:00After we had a training about "what to do&quo...After we had a training about "what to do" in case of a gun or bomb threat, I was asked what i'd do if the receptionist called me to say there was a guy with a gun in the lobby? I told them that I would run across the street and call 911.DoninSacto1https://www.blogger.com/profile/10909897234940528988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860897900615196454.post-42089529170618353072016-06-07T12:06:23.495-08:002016-06-07T12:06:23.495-08:00Absolutely!
Let the cops do their job. That's...Absolutely!<br /><br />Let the cops do their job. That's what we pay them for.drjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860897900615196454.post-84377393725589238072016-06-07T11:38:44.452-08:002016-06-07T11:38:44.452-08:00That's a really good point, Jim. The agent men...That's a really good point, Jim. The agent mentioned that some departments, including the FBI, are moving toward establishing a "warm zone" (as opposed to a <i>hot</i> zone) where the increasing numbers of recent Middle East vets in the ranks are not afraid to be slightly exposed to a hostile environment, as long as there are armed personnel to watch over them. But they're not involved in search & clearing ops. <br /><br />The guys with the badges, guns and body armor do their jobs, while we get the heck out of their way.Rev. Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04588179227576383679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860897900615196454.post-48084526057975538742016-06-07T11:34:51.759-08:002016-06-07T11:34:51.759-08:00In all the "tactical" training classes I...In all the "tactical" training classes I've for pistol and shotgun, the instructor told us all we needed to know about clearing our house if we happened to come home and find someone inside.<br /><br />DON'T DO IT!<br /><br />He stressed that no matter how well-trained we might think we are, GET OUT of the house immediately and call 911.<br /><br />Clearing a house is not something to be done without proper training. He said they'd probably send a patrol car with a back-up, but repeated stressed that we let the LEOs do it.<br /><br />drjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860897900615196454.post-60532785963310539412016-06-07T10:27:18.721-08:002016-06-07T10:27:18.721-08:00We were pretty pleased by the rain, too; our trees...We were pretty pleased by the rain, too; our trees were starting to look a little stressed by the lack of moisture. And with the recent fires only a few miles from us, we're in no hurry to see more.<br /><br />The special agent seemed to know what he was talking about, and brought in a really good, short film (8 or 10 minutes long) from Houston TX P.D. on how to respond. Rev. Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04588179227576383679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860897900615196454.post-12705997143872745052016-06-07T10:17:39.974-08:002016-06-07T10:17:39.974-08:00After living through last June's fire extravag...After living through last June's fire extravaganza, I was more than thrilled to see the inch plus of rain. We don't want to repeat that experience anytime soon.<br /><br />Your FBI visitor is far more pragmatic than some of my recent corporate training on the topic. I simply had no words for the...irresponsibility.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com