I pumped a Structure Fire!
Due to the fact that the fire department is a bit low on manpower, I’ve been working as an Engineer in charge of driving the firetruck and making sure my firefighters have water. On Sunday we were responding to a apartment fire. We were supposed to be the third truck to hit the scene, but one of the trucks from downtown was tied up. The second truck from downtown wasn’t positioned to reach the fire with their hose, so that put me in charge of getting the team water.
Following instructions, I pulled the truck around back and deployed the 200ft preconnect. I wasn’t as nervous as I thought I’d be, maybe this was because I wasn’t supposed to be the lead engine. Everything went really smooth and although I’m by no means a vet at this now I do feel much more comfortable.
