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Those are wise words. God helps me with so much.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on March 20, 2026 at 10:29 AM
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I try to remain calm and think about the best possible scenario of getting out of the situation, right after I say a prayer to God to help see me through it all. 🙏
posted by
Sherri_G
on March 20, 2026 at 10:11 AM
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Re: Good Evening
Wow, you also have some fantastic training. You have some great experience.
posted by
BearcatMike
on March 20, 2026 at 9:22 AM
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Re: Sam444
Looks like you have some excellent training. Continued Blessings.
posted by
BearcatMike
on March 20, 2026 at 9:21 AM
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Re: Kabu
Isn't it wonderful to serve a God who allows you to be able to ask him questions? Many believers at times find themselves questioning God's will. Having a relationship with God is what it is all about.
posted by
BearcatMike
on March 20, 2026 at 9:18 AM
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It best to not panic.
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on March 19, 2026 at 8:59 PM
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When I'm faced with an emergency I quickly asses it, then act accordingly. There was a time years ago when someone had broken into one of my satellite schools. I got a call on my car phone (remember those?, lol) to meet the sheriff's deputy at the school. I was less than a half mile away but I had my children with me and the oldest being 8. I got there, secured my kids and met the sheriff but his gun was drawn. I unlocked the school. It was two students holed up in the attic. They came out peacefully. A tryst that went awry for them. Hahaha. It could have easily been a nightmare. Faith in God to carry one inan emergency is wonderful as well.
posted by
sam444
on March 19, 2026 at 7:14 PM
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Good Evening
BearcatMike, I trained for 10 years with the Citizens Emergency Response Team. We trained for many different disasters, and one of the things we learned was that if we were the first one on the scene, we were in charge till someone came that we could turn it over to and fill them in on what we knew. (Incident commander) It's important to keep a clear mind about what's going on. It can be rough. The videos we watched made me question at times if I could do it. We went out searching for people, and I remember one time we were searching with guard dogs. We were told not to have eye contact with them because they were trained and were there only to search for the victim. I do believe everything I learned would help me in an Emergency situation, but we don't know what we would be facing. It could be a flood, fire, missing person. We just don't know. We had a lot of training with fire situations, and the one thing I will never forget is to not turn your back on a fire. That is very important. We learned that in every drill. The reason I joined this team was to help people. I believe prayer will help me no matter what I'm facing. I hope you have a good night. I've done it again. I've made a too-long post.
posted by
Goldiec
on March 19, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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It is my faith as well that gets me through traumatic times. Well it usually does, I am cross about Jim's death though!
posted by
Kabu
on March 19, 2026 at 11:59 AM
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I probably worry about a stressful condition afterwards. Although I like your drift.
posted by
C_C_T
on March 19, 2026 at 10:14 AM
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Rule 1 - take a deep breath and focus on how to solve the problem. (Not sure if this is even possible if I find myself in a panic.)
posted by
Pat_B
on March 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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