It’s slick, so be safe

Yesterday morning, while walking out my door, I became my own patient.

I was walking down the steps of my own home, with a computer in one hand and a cup of coffee in the other.  Before I even knew it, I was on my back on the steps!  The coffee flew, but the computer was saved.

“Ouch,” I said – as well as a few other things.  I was on my way to the fire department and became my own first call of the shift!  Luckily I bounced, and still made it to work on time, with just a bruised back and ego.

Moral of this story: winter is around the corner!  So be prepared and be especially careful walking when frost or snow is likely.  Fall prevention is easy and lifesaving.

If you have questions, or need suggestions in how to make your or a loved one’s environment safer, be sure to contact us.

Patrick Shepler

OIFR Paramedic Firefighter