Top Fire stations in Moreno valley, Riverside county, California, United states

“We highly appreciate and respect the men and women of all fire departments, and particularly those servicing the City of Moreno Valley. They have assisted us in many ways and for that we are thankful. However, I must take exception to the comments of one member who responded to a call to our residence this morning. I will not mention any names nor divulge any other information other than to say our residence is an independent living group home catering to those with mental issues. Today, one of our residents experienced a reaction to an illegal substance which he acquired and consumed while away from the home. Because we were concerned about his condition his mother was notified who, in turn, called for paramedic assistance. While interrogating the resident one of the paramedics asked who was in charge of the home and, why, if there are house rules, was this allowed to happen. I answered that we absolutely do not allow drugs or alcohol in the home. But I told him that we cannot control what they do when they are away from the home. A few minutes later, that paramedic made the comment that we got to stop blaming the streets for what's happening. I did not want to start a debate during an already stressful moment, so I did not respond. But I'm going to ask now who was he implying should be blamed if not the drug pushers on the street taking advantage of people with mental issues? Was he implying that we are to blame? The resident came to us already having a history of drug abuse. He has a case worker. Shouldn't Social Services be to blame? These drug dealers are in an area known to be the place to go to buy illegal substances. Shouldn't the police be to blame? If that paramedic is reading this I welcome him to a discussion of this matter.”