Tyler Collins
South Atlanta QZ/ARTCC, GA, US
Sorry about the lack of an update last week. Heat stroke sucks.
After doing tons of field exercises and training stuff with CAP and the Air Force, you'd think I'd remember something I harped on so much when I was in charge. Alas, I did not, and I got far too dehydrated on Wednesday of last week.
All those water tests made me super-conscious of the water I was drinking, so I was being exceptionally careful with what I consumed. Apparently, too careful, because I wasn't drinking enough. In the middle of the QZ, while I was helping plant some stakes for a new tent, I suddenly got really nauseous and collapsed. Some Army people helped me into the shade and got an IV in and some ice packs on my neck. My body temp was way high and I wasn't sweating at all. I didn't even notice.
Be careful about the water, but remember what will kill you faster. Don't get dehydrated!
In other news, I did not go to the ARTCC last week due to the heat stroke and Steve had a really bad flashback. I wasn't there so I don't know what triggered it, but it was bad. They had to turn back a few flights because he was out of commission. The big Thursday lift still happened, thank goodness, but I wasn't there when I needed to be and it was my own stupid fault. Real people suffered for it.
Just a reminder that everything you do matters to someone and continues to have real world effects. Stay safe and stay vigilant!
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