This is a hypothetical 911 call.
DISPATCHER – 911, what is your emergency?
CALLER – A lady has fallen on the sidewalk on Wharf just north of Fort (by new bike lanes).
DISPATCHER – Is she conscious?
CALLER – Yes she is conscious – did I mention she is pregnant?
DISPATCHER – Well as you know now with the new bike lanes on Wharf – if traffic is backed up we cannot access that area.
CALLER – Well traffic is backed up for two blocks on Wharf Street – what should I do?
DISPATCHER- Check with one of the local stores nearby and see if you can borrow a dolly. Then wheel the pregnant lady on the dolly up to Fort/Douglas – we will wait there for you. So we can identify you – what are you wearing?
CALLER – Does it really matter what I am wearing – I will be the only guy pushing a dolly up Fort with a pregnant lady hanging on for dear life.
Paul Baldwin
Victoria
