Kanazawa firefighters: leave our shoes alone for faster response
The fire department in Kanazawa, Japan, has asked residents not to tidy the shoes that paramedic crews remove when entering homes, as it can delay patient transport by about 30 seconds. Crews position their footwear deliberately so that stretcher bearers can step into them quickly without disturbing the patient. The request, shared in a viral Instagram video, highlights how well-meaning etiquette can hinder emergency operations.
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