Dear Editor:
Capt. Kit Little’s rescue of a woman and her dog from the recent major fire July 18 on East Second Street was heroic to us, but “just part of the job” to the firefighters who risk their lives for ours. He probably doesn’t want to be singled out, but he represents that aspect of ourselves we all hope we would exhibit when someone is in peril. That they do it as a job is extraordinary, as is the work of other emergency personnel.
Some news reports state that many residents were left standing on the street in the early hours, in pyjamas, blankets and bare feet.
Why wasn’t a transit bus requisitioned to provide warm shelter, and a 24-hour coffee shop asked to provide some sustenance?
This was one major fire; imagine the response required after an earthquake. I would hope that the emergency plans include rapid mobilization of aid for those who are suddenly homeless.
Michael Cox
Vancouver
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