OCEAN CITY – Emotions were stirred among emergency personnel this week following discussions over the resort possibly acquiring surplus military vehicles to be used during emergency weather incidents.
Earlier this month, during a police commission meeting, Ocean City Police Department captains and city officials discussed the opportunity to acquire military surplus vehicles, either a Humvee or Deuce and a Half, to be used in emergency situations, such as rescue missions during flooding caused by hurricanes or other major storms.
The federal government offers surplus military vehicles to municipalities free of charge and many jurisdictions have taken advantage of the opportunity. The only costs associated are to transport the vehicle to the destination and any changes or maintenance to be conducted after acquisition.
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Sounds like the usual “A” type personality battling over who does what and gets what credit. So cops don’t do rescues, only fireman do? That’s what I got out of it. I would like to see both agencies work together to do what’s necessary for the public. As a tax payer I don’t want a cop or fireman say no to my call for help. Sounds like the top brass of both agencies need to work together.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a lack of coordination of emergency services! They even dispatch from the same location and could not coordinate! I'm amazed the fire chief does not know that hurricane season starts June 1st! Then again this is from a guy named Bo Duke! Them Dukes!
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