Professionalism of first responders impresses | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Published 9:10 am Saturday, August 6, 2016

To the editor:

A week ago we were headed to Poulsbo when traffic abruptly stopped just this side of the Agate Pass Bridge. A four-car collision had just taken place on the bridge and traffic became quickly backed up in both directions. Almost immediately the Bainbridge Island police and fire departments arrived and took charge.

Both lanes were so blocked, the police and firemen had to initially abandon their vehicles and walk to the site of the collision.

What impressed us most was the professionalism of all the first responders, including getting those injured taken by ambulance for medical care and the police being immediately able to implement a plan to get the damaged vehicles towed from the bridge and traffic going again, as well as keeping us informed of what was happening. We were on our way in less than an hour. Thanks to our very professional first responders for another job well done!

JUDY AND ED COLE-MARTIN

Bainbridge Island