I've been reading this thread with interest. I am not an island resident but I think those of you who feel this is a problem, and it looks like it may be one to me, should approach the fire chief and the selectmen with your issues. I suggest a friendly, non accusatory approach, I can't for the life of me believe that a paid or volunteer firefighter or EMT wants to do anything but the best possible job, especially on a rescue mission like this. It sounds like these guys did the best they could with what they have, it sounds like they need help to make the service they provide better, either in equipment, or training or both. The best way to get that going is to make the issue known on an official level.
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