This morning I was reminded of one of the many reasons why small town living is so wonderful. After a quick trip into town, I drove by an auto accident scene. After recognizing one of the families involved, we stopped to let the kids stay warm in my truck while the mess was sorted out. Growing up in Elko New Market, you get to know most of the people!
While we sat with the 2 small children whose van was totalled, we listened to Christmas music and talked about how amazing airbags are. When the Elko New Market Rescue Squad pulled up, the little girl got a bit nervous. To my delight, the first two men responding were old friends. They eased her jitters and explained that ‘only cool kids get to sit in the fire truck’ to get checked out by the medical professionals.
The volunteers of the Elko New Market Rescue Squad are a bunch of great guys and gals. When accidents happen and you are already scared or hurt, it sure is reassuring to have these guys on your side. They help to relax the situation while providing incredible protection and help.
If this little girl wouldn’t have been made to feel so special and secure in the crazy situation, it would have only traumatized her worse. The whole squad goes at their job professionally and is great at taking the ‘trauma’ out of the situation.
Even better yet, the gang at Marek’s Towing, helped answer questions about the vehicles and is amazing at helping understand what will happen and gives the ones whose vehicles are being towed all the information they need to deal with insurance. Being locals themselves, it is nice to know you are being taken care of by friends.
Kudos to both Marek’s Towing and the Elko New Market Rescue Squad! They help make Elko New Market a great place to call home!
