Emergency Service Workers- They Should Get A Reward

[gordiescotland1]

Hi there I think the emergency service workers yesterday in Glasgow did an outstanding job and I think they should get an award for the work they do what do others think?

[anneasquith]

i think it is their job, and they are well trained for '' major incidents'' and should not be taken for granted,

[Sqad]

They just did their job.

Award? what sort of award?

No, I think that would be inappropriate.

[ummmm]

I agree with the others. It's their job.

[gordiescotland1]

What I meant was an award such an honour from the queen in the honours list

[ummmm]

Why?

What about the emergency services that deal with pile ups on the motorways? Where do you actually stop?

[jackthehat]

The emergency service workers involved in yesterday's tragedy will have the grateful thanks of the city.

That will probably be sufficient for them...

[mikey4444]

From what I have read and seen, the Emergency Workers were doing their job, in their normal efficient fashion. If we gave them a medal every time they did their jobs properly, they would be attending medal ceremonies all the time, instead of accidents.

[fbg40]

As a retired fireman who dealt with only 1 similar incident in my 25 years (M4 crash, 4 dead and 64 injured) it would not be appropriate to give these people awards - they would say the same themselves I am sure. As the saying goes "they go where others fear to read" without a thought - it's second nature to them.
FBG40

[anotheoldgit]

Yes they do a good job just the same as others do, but unlike the fire-service, the police or specially the Armed Services, I have never known any that risk their lives in the pursuance of their duties.

[Baldric]

They did their job, the one that they are trained for, brilliantly as always.
But that's it, they were just doing their job!

[Old_Geezer]

Why not ? Such national "honours" have meant B all for some time now. Standard now to get them for doing one's job, or making financial contributions to political parties, or simply having friends in "high places".

[mikey4444]

I seem to recall that the Beatles got awards for pop songs. Not to mention all the awards that were showered on a certain BBC DJ !