SocietyJapanese paramedics ask residents not to rearrange their shoes
Kanazawa’s fire department is asking residents not to reposition shoes removed by paramedics when entering homes. Crews place them precisely so stretcher bearers can step into them quickly without jolting a patient or dislodging an oxygen mask; rearranging them can delay transport by about 30 seconds.
TThe Guardian★☆☆☆☆2026-08-28 05:25Original
Japanese paramedics ask residents not to rearrange their shoes
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