As a 27 year professional and now retired firefighter I can tell you this.
If you are frail and have health issues the fire department is happy to assist with your battery replacement. They will come and do it even if you are not. Why? Because firefighters are inherently good above what we expect to be normal. They will smile and be polite, even to a cheap healthy individual looking for a free battery. Get real. If you can play golf, pickle ball, do you line dance and exercise class then change your own battery and while you are at it hook up the vacuum cleaner hose and brush attachment then vacuum the dust on it and around it. People who really need assistance or have physical limitation or are just plain abnormally ignorant should get this service.
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Originally Posted by John41
You are fortunate to be healthy enough to climb a ladder. Our neighbor lost his balance and hit his head on the floor got a concussion and had cognitive issues thereafter. Also our doctor warns us “ don’t break a hip” because of the future complications at our age. So that is why the FD would prefer you call them than have to send out an emergency team. If you need the help don’t be ashamed to ask.
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