“911 – What’s your emergency?”
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There’s a TV show my mom and I watch together called 911 on Fox that we love. It’s a TV show about the lives of firefighters, paramedics, cops, and 911 dispatchers. It shows how certain calls, and rescues can be hard for them, can make them second-guess themselves, and can affect them personally.
In an episode from season 1, it features rescues where karma plays a part; meaning, the person being rescued may have had it coming! In one, there was a man with his two nephews at the zoo who was throwing pinecones at a tiger so his nephew could get a better picture of him. Well, the tiger did NOT like it. He jumped out of his cage from his rock perch, growled and ran after the man. The man tried to hide, but that tiger found him, and it was not pretty. It turns out, that uncle who was throwing pinecones was a man who hunted wild animals in a protective wildlife preserve. When Officer Grant found out she said, “I think public sentiment is gonna be with the kitty.” This episode to me is a perfect reminder that there are consequences to your actions no matter how long it takes, no matter who you are. There will ALWAYS be consequences to your actions. My mom’s favorite character is Maddie. Maddie is a 911 dispatcher who ran away from an abusive husband but found love again with Howard Han.
I think the reason we love watching “911” is because it does a nice job showing that even first responders can get scared and be affected by emergencies. Because no matter how strong a person is, they’re still a person and they have fears, triggers, anxieties, and stress. And they make mistakes, just like everyone else does.
A season 2 episode titled “Awful People” is about people being rude and hurtful towards others. When working at the café, I often have to deal with hungry people who are in a rush, and sometimes I have customers who are rude, who snap at me or say things to me that aren’t nice. But I just smile and do my job because that’s all I can do.
For all I know they could be having a really crappy day or something. Don’t get me wrong. When that happens, sometimes it’s hard to keep a smile on my face. But I have to remember that it’s my job to serve the customer and that it’s always a good idea to be kind. To be patient with them, but also to be patient with myself.
For me, “911” is a show that can really help you remember that sometimes, even the bravest, strongest people out there need some help. Everyone needs help staying on the right path every now and then. That’s all I’ve got for now. I’m gonna go watch 911!
Sarah