I-C-E In Case of Emergency
Jul 25, 2005, 8:46 am
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I-C-E In Case of Emergency
PLease read the following email from a respected aviation writer I know. I am not one to forward meaningless information and I think this a great idea since we all travel. I searched but nothing on Flyertalk so I'll leave it up to the moderator to decide if it warrents being sent to other posts.
My old Commanding Officer in Vietnam just forwarded this to me and I think
it makes a lot of sense. I've looked at victim's cell phones working for the
sheriff's department, wondering who I should call. I think this idea will
catch on. I know it's the first thing I'll look forward the next time I'm
faced with a victim.
ICE - In Case of Emergency
A campaign encouraging people to enter an emergency contact number in their
mobile phone's memory under the heading "ICE" (i.e. In Case of Emergency),
has rapidly spread throughout the world as a particular consequence of last
week's terrorist attacks in London.
Originally established as a nation-wide campaign in the UK, ICE allows
paramedics or police to be able to contact a designated relative
next-of-kin in an emergency situation.
The idea is the brainchild of East Anglian Ambulance Service paramedic Bob
Brotchie and was launched in May this year. Bob, 41, who has been a
paramedic for 13 years, said: "I was reflecting on some of the calls I've
attended at the roadside where I had to look through the mobile phone
contacts struggling for information on a shocked or injured person.
Almost everyone carries a mobile phone now, and with ICE we'd know
immediately who to contact and what number to ring. The person may even
know of their medical history."
By adopting the ICE advice, your mobile will help the rescue services
quickly contact a friend or relative - which could be vital in a life or
death situation. It only takes a few seconds to do, and it could easily
help save your life. Why not put ICE in your hone now? Simply select a new
contact in your phone book, enter the word 'ICE' and the number of the
person you wish to be contacted.
Following the disaster in London East Anglican Ambulance Service has
launched a national "In case of Emergency (ICE)" campaign with the support
of Falklands war hero Simon Weston.
The idea is that you store the word "I C E" in your mobile phone address
book, and against it enter the number of the person you would want to be
contacted "In Case of Emergency". In an emergency situation ambulance and
hospital staff will then be able to quickly find out who your next of kin
are and be able to contact them.
It's so simple that everyone can do it. Please do. Please will you also
email this to everybody in your address book, it won't take too many
'forwards' before everybody will know about this. It really could save your
life, or put a loved one's mind at rest. For more than one contact name
ICE1, ICE2, ICE3 etc."
The local station has picked up on it too. http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=stor...o_kprc/2841133
I've put it on all my family phones.
My old Commanding Officer in Vietnam just forwarded this to me and I think
it makes a lot of sense. I've looked at victim's cell phones working for the
sheriff's department, wondering who I should call. I think this idea will
catch on. I know it's the first thing I'll look forward the next time I'm
faced with a victim.
ICE - In Case of Emergency
A campaign encouraging people to enter an emergency contact number in their
mobile phone's memory under the heading "ICE" (i.e. In Case of Emergency),
has rapidly spread throughout the world as a particular consequence of last
week's terrorist attacks in London.
Originally established as a nation-wide campaign in the UK, ICE allows
paramedics or police to be able to contact a designated relative
next-of-kin in an emergency situation.
The idea is the brainchild of East Anglian Ambulance Service paramedic Bob
Brotchie and was launched in May this year. Bob, 41, who has been a
paramedic for 13 years, said: "I was reflecting on some of the calls I've
attended at the roadside where I had to look through the mobile phone
contacts struggling for information on a shocked or injured person.
Almost everyone carries a mobile phone now, and with ICE we'd know
immediately who to contact and what number to ring. The person may even
know of their medical history."
By adopting the ICE advice, your mobile will help the rescue services
quickly contact a friend or relative - which could be vital in a life or
death situation. It only takes a few seconds to do, and it could easily
help save your life. Why not put ICE in your hone now? Simply select a new
contact in your phone book, enter the word 'ICE' and the number of the
person you wish to be contacted.
Following the disaster in London East Anglican Ambulance Service has
launched a national "In case of Emergency (ICE)" campaign with the support
of Falklands war hero Simon Weston.
The idea is that you store the word "I C E" in your mobile phone address
book, and against it enter the number of the person you would want to be
contacted "In Case of Emergency". In an emergency situation ambulance and
hospital staff will then be able to quickly find out who your next of kin
are and be able to contact them.
It's so simple that everyone can do it. Please do. Please will you also
email this to everybody in your address book, it won't take too many
'forwards' before everybody will know about this. It really could save your
life, or put a loved one's mind at rest. For more than one contact name
ICE1, ICE2, ICE3 etc."
The local station has picked up on it too. http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=stor...o_kprc/2841133
I've put it on all my family phones.
Jul 25, 2005, 8:51 am
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Nice idea. I have "Home" and "If found call" in my phone. This topic, however, does not belong in the Continental forum so I'm moving it over to Travel Safety & Security.
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Jul 25, 2005, 9:01 am
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Originally Posted by Falcon20
PLease read the following email from a respected aviation writer I know. I am not one to forward meaningless information and I think this a great idea since we all travel. I searched but nothing on Flyertalk so I'll leave it up to the moderator to decide if it warrents being sent to other posts.
My old Commanding Officer in Vietnam just forwarded this to me and I think
it makes a lot of sense. I've looked at victim's cell phones working for the
sheriff's department, wondering who I should call. I think this idea will
catch on. I know it's the first thing I'll look forward the next time I'm
faced with a victim.
ICE - In Case of Emergency
A campaign encouraging people to enter an emergency contact number in their
mobile phone's memory under the heading "ICE" (i.e. In Case of Emergency),
has rapidly spread throughout the world as a particular consequence of last
week's terrorist attacks in London.
Originally established as a nation-wide campaign in the UK, ICE allows
paramedics or police to be able to contact a designated relative
next-of-kin in an emergency situation.
The idea is the brainchild of East Anglian Ambulance Service paramedic Bob
Brotchie and was launched in May this year. Bob, 41, who has been a
paramedic for 13 years, said: "I was reflecting on some of the calls I've
attended at the roadside where I had to look through the mobile phone
contacts struggling for information on a shocked or injured person.
Almost everyone carries a mobile phone now, and with ICE we'd know
immediately who to contact and what number to ring. The person may even
know of their medical history."
By adopting the ICE advice, your mobile will help the rescue services
quickly contact a friend or relative - which could be vital in a life or
death situation. It only takes a few seconds to do, and it could easily
help save your life. Why not put ICE in your hone now? Simply select a new
contact in your phone book, enter the word 'ICE' and the number of the
person you wish to be contacted.
Following the disaster in London East Anglican Ambulance Service has
launched a national "In case of Emergency (ICE)" campaign with the support
of Falklands war hero Simon Weston.
The idea is that you store the word "I C E" in your mobile phone address
book, and against it enter the number of the person you would want to be
contacted "In Case of Emergency". In an emergency situation ambulance and
hospital staff will then be able to quickly find out who your next of kin
are and be able to contact them.
It's so simple that everyone can do it. Please do. Please will you also
email this to everybody in your address book, it won't take too many
'forwards' before everybody will know about this. It really could save your
life, or put a loved one's mind at rest. For more than one contact name
ICE1, ICE2, ICE3 etc."
The local station has picked up on it too. http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=stor...o_kprc/2841133
I've put it on all my family phones.
My old Commanding Officer in Vietnam just forwarded this to me and I think
it makes a lot of sense. I've looked at victim's cell phones working for the
sheriff's department, wondering who I should call. I think this idea will
catch on. I know it's the first thing I'll look forward the next time I'm
faced with a victim.
ICE - In Case of Emergency
A campaign encouraging people to enter an emergency contact number in their
mobile phone's memory under the heading "ICE" (i.e. In Case of Emergency),
has rapidly spread throughout the world as a particular consequence of last
week's terrorist attacks in London.
Originally established as a nation-wide campaign in the UK, ICE allows
paramedics or police to be able to contact a designated relative
next-of-kin in an emergency situation.
The idea is the brainchild of East Anglian Ambulance Service paramedic Bob
Brotchie and was launched in May this year. Bob, 41, who has been a
paramedic for 13 years, said: "I was reflecting on some of the calls I've
attended at the roadside where I had to look through the mobile phone
contacts struggling for information on a shocked or injured person.
Almost everyone carries a mobile phone now, and with ICE we'd know
immediately who to contact and what number to ring. The person may even
know of their medical history."
By adopting the ICE advice, your mobile will help the rescue services
quickly contact a friend or relative - which could be vital in a life or
death situation. It only takes a few seconds to do, and it could easily
help save your life. Why not put ICE in your hone now? Simply select a new
contact in your phone book, enter the word 'ICE' and the number of the
person you wish to be contacted.
Following the disaster in London East Anglican Ambulance Service has
launched a national "In case of Emergency (ICE)" campaign with the support
of Falklands war hero Simon Weston.
The idea is that you store the word "I C E" in your mobile phone address
book, and against it enter the number of the person you would want to be
contacted "In Case of Emergency". In an emergency situation ambulance and
hospital staff will then be able to quickly find out who your next of kin
are and be able to contact them.
It's so simple that everyone can do it. Please do. Please will you also
email this to everybody in your address book, it won't take too many
'forwards' before everybody will know about this. It really could save your
life, or put a loved one's mind at rest. For more than one contact name
ICE1, ICE2, ICE3 etc."
The local station has picked up on it too. http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=stor...o_kprc/2841133
I've put it on all my family phones.
Jul 25, 2005, 9:04 am
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Originally Posted by eyecue
Cool idea!
I agree. Although I have "Home" in my cell phone as well, I just added "ICE" to the call list.
Jul 25, 2005, 12:48 pm
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Not a good idea. Someone bright will think that ICE stands for "I Can Explode" and send your plane back to its departure point, or (if noticed in the airport) dump the terminal for rescreening.
Jul 25, 2005, 1:12 pm
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Originally Posted by eyecue
Cool idea! I dont know if it will catch on though without a huge campaign. When I first saw the topic though I thought it was regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
It sounds like it has the potential to catch on around the world with enough media support. As for the OP who got it by email, I'm not a fan of chain letters which ask to be sent on to others via E-mail, but this one is of substance and should be shared, IMHO.
While on the topic of travel & security, for those who travel internationally we should be aware the emergency #, the equivalent of 911 here in the states, varies depending on where you go - In the United Kingdom it's 999, in other nations it's 000, etc. It's always good to know what the emergency # is before one goes abroad.
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Jul 25, 2005, 1:52 pm
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OK, I suppose the next time I get an e-mail chain letter (does anyone do postal chain letters any more?), I'll be sure to post it to FlyerTalk and say "Usually I don't forward chain letters, but this one is REALLY GOOD!" 
I have my home number in my cell phone list (it's labeled "home" for obvious reason) only because I wanted to put something in the list when I first got it. Now I have lots of numbers in the list, so I think I will just delete it. I know what my home number is, and not only that, I am going to delete it just to protest this asinine idea.
Are emergency personnel incapable of treating people without first calling their next-of-kin? What about people without a cell phone? Are they left to die on the streets?
This is a stupid idea, and I'm sorry to see FlyerTalk taken in.
I have my home number in my cell phone list (it's labeled "home" for obvious reason) only because I wanted to put something in the list when I first got it. Now I have lots of numbers in the list, so I think I will just delete it. I know what my home number is, and not only that, I am going to delete it just to protest this asinine idea.
Are emergency personnel incapable of treating people without first calling their next-of-kin? What about people without a cell phone? Are they left to die on the streets?
This is a stupid idea, and I'm sorry to see FlyerTalk taken in.
Jul 25, 2005, 2:27 pm
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Originally Posted by JS
OK, I suppose the next time I get an e-mail chain letter (does anyone do postal chain letters any more?), I'll be sure to post it to FlyerTalk and say "Usually I don't forward chain letters, but this one is REALLY GOOD!"
I have my home number in my cell phone list (it's labeled "home" for obvious reason) only because I wanted to put something in the list when I first got it. Now I have lots of numbers in the list, so I think I will just delete it. I know what my home number is, and not only that, I am going to delete it just to protest this asinine idea.
Are emergency personnel incapable of treating people without first calling their next-of-kin? What about people without a cell phone? Are they left to die on the streets?
This is a stupid idea, and I'm sorry to see FlyerTalk taken in.
I have my home number in my cell phone list (it's labeled "home" for obvious reason) only because I wanted to put something in the list when I first got it. Now I have lots of numbers in the list, so I think I will just delete it. I know what my home number is, and not only that, I am going to delete it just to protest this asinine idea.
Are emergency personnel incapable of treating people without first calling their next-of-kin? What about people without a cell phone? Are they left to die on the streets?
This is a stupid idea, and I'm sorry to see FlyerTalk taken in.
I'm sorry if you consider this a typical "chain letter". This a forum where open communication and dialogue is encouraged. If the post doesn't apply to you or you think it's a "stupid idea", then go on to the next post. I think there is a lot of merit to the idea and quite frankly, you comments about people left to die in the streets and not being treated are ridiculous.
I'm sure paramedics, cops, firefighters, trauma physicians,etc have all experienced cases where next of kin were difficult to reach when needed for permission to treat or to obtain medical history of a patient. This is especially true of minors, head trauma patients, incapacitation injuries, etc.
If my wife, son, daughter were injured, I would want emergency personnel to contact me immediately rather than having to search for my number. I would have thought that most others would do the same for their family. This program just helps everyone and costs you nothing!
Jul 31, 2005, 9:35 am
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Originally Posted by JS
OK, I suppose the next time I get an e-mail chain letter (does anyone do postal chain letters any more?), I'll be sure to post it to FlyerTalk and say "Usually I don't forward chain letters, but this one is REALLY GOOD!"
I have my home number in my cell phone list (it's labeled "home" for obvious reason) only because I wanted to put something in the list when I first got it. Now I have lots of numbers in the list, so I think I will just delete it. I know what my home number is, and not only that, I am going to delete it just to protest this asinine idea.
Are emergency personnel incapable of treating people without first calling their next-of-kin? What about people without a cell phone? Are they left to die on the streets?
This is a stupid idea, and I'm sorry to see FlyerTalk taken in.
I have my home number in my cell phone list (it's labeled "home" for obvious reason) only because I wanted to put something in the list when I first got it. Now I have lots of numbers in the list, so I think I will just delete it. I know what my home number is, and not only that, I am going to delete it just to protest this asinine idea.
Are emergency personnel incapable of treating people without first calling their next-of-kin? What about people without a cell phone? Are they left to die on the streets?
This is a stupid idea, and I'm sorry to see FlyerTalk taken in.
I used to do National Ski Patrol which put me as an emergecy first responder. While most injuries were minor (i.e. nosebleeds, cuts, broken bones, an occasional diabetic problem, dehydration), I have encountered serious, life threatening injuries and one problem was locating a family member. I worked directly with EMS when we had individuals who needed to go to hospital, who faced the same issue.
If you were injured, specifically a life threatening injury, would you want someone to know as you are being taken to hospital by helicopter? It's also important first responders talk to someone who knows the patient to get a history (any medical problems, i.e. diabetic, allergies, any medications, etc).
I was National Ski Patrol before cell phones became extremely popular (I had an old analog one at the time and would get $300+ monthly bills for roaming) - now that almost everyone has a mobile, it is a great idea.
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Jul 31, 2005, 10:01 am
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I have seen this on the news where the local police are suggesting the use of ICE on cell phones. I agree this is a very good idea, for use by first responders.
On my cell phone, I have input 2 ICE numbers. They are for my sister and friend, and are both cell phones. I have them listed as "ICE 1 - (name)" and "ICE 2 - (name)". This way, one of them is likely to be carrying their cell phone. Also, the responder can say something like "...(name), I'm a responder calling regarding the_traveler who was injured ..."
If you only have "Home" programmed into your memory, and no one is home and you are across the country, it isn't going to help much. But with seperate ICE numbers (preferably cell phones), it is more likely to be answered and responded to.
On my cell phone, I have input 2 ICE numbers. They are for my sister and friend, and are both cell phones. I have them listed as "ICE 1 - (name)" and "ICE 2 - (name)". This way, one of them is likely to be carrying their cell phone. Also, the responder can say something like "...(name), I'm a responder calling regarding the_traveler who was injured ..."
If you only have "Home" programmed into your memory, and no one is home and you are across the country, it isn't going to help much. But with seperate ICE numbers (preferably cell phones), it is more likely to be answered and responded to.
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Originally Posted by SDF_Traveler
Have you ever been an emergecy first responder?
I used to do National Ski Patrol which put me as an emergecy first responder. While most injuries were minor (i.e. nosebleeds, cuts, broken bones, an occasional diabetic problem, dehydration), I have encountered serious, life threatening injuries and one problem was locating a family member. I worked directly with EMS when we had individuals who needed to go to hospital, who faced the same issue.
If you were injured, specifically a life threatening injury, would you want someone to know as you are being taken to hospital by helicopter?
I used to do National Ski Patrol which put me as an emergecy first responder. While most injuries were minor (i.e. nosebleeds, cuts, broken bones, an occasional diabetic problem, dehydration), I have encountered serious, life threatening injuries and one problem was locating a family member. I worked directly with EMS when we had individuals who needed to go to hospital, who faced the same issue.
If you were injured, specifically a life threatening injury, would you want someone to know as you are being taken to hospital by helicopter?
It's also important first responders talk to someone who knows the patient to get a history (any medical problems, i.e. diabetic, allergies, any medications, etc).
I was National Ski Patrol before cell phones became extremely popular (I had an old analog one at the time and would get $300+ monthly bills for roaming) - now that almost everyone has a mobile, it is a great idea.
SDF_Traveler
I was National Ski Patrol before cell phones became extremely popular (I had an old analog one at the time and would get $300+ monthly bills for roaming) - now that almost everyone has a mobile, it is a great idea.
SDF_Traveler