March 30th
So even though I started "working" yesterday at my new home, yes I'm suprised that they allow firefighters to stay here at the fire station over night in the event of any emergencies happening at night. Its optional for me, but considering I don't have any other place to stay, I guess I can stay here. Well I guess thats why they call it a fire house, but since I am staying overnight I do get paid extra bits for doing it!
I also spent most yesterday just getting to know the crew and familiarizing myself with the fire station and the fire wagon. Didn't seem like much work to me, but Captain Blue insisted that I do this. Then again he is the Captain and... I guess he knows best?
So it seems like a pretty slow day, so I spent most of today just checking my new equipment that was given to me. Engineer Wrench mentioned to me that I should always check my gear daily, and make sure its in the top of its game. I probably should keep notes on my gear every so often just to see how my gear progresses as well as I do.
Firefighter Turnout Gear Checklist:
Firefighter Turnout Coat: Checked for lacerations, none. Inner liner no lacerations and buttons to attatch to outer coat still formed and attatched.
Firefighter Turnout Pants: Repeat notes for coat, note, tail feels scrunched up in the pants, might have to cut my awesome tail. :(
Firefighter Leather Hoof Boots: No lacerations, checked for any punctures on bottom of the soles and sides, none. Thank god for metal plating on those things. I wouldn't want a large nail piercing into my hoof. Yikes!
Firefighter Helmet: Strap still in good condition, no major damage on the outer shell, inner cushion shell slightly weathered. Goggles for helmet scratched, need to replace to see better. Need to place station number on helmet and place name on back of outer shell.
Firefighter Hood/Shroud: Looks like dumb fabric, but Medic Gauze Patches says its fire resistant and helps cover your neck between your helmet and coat. Odd I don't remember them mentioning these in the academy, must be something newer they are using out in the field. Better safe than sorry.
Good, thats finally over, now hopefully we get some calls throughout the day. Otherwise Captain Blue says we will train on the slow days and today is being really slow. Really? More Training? I just got out the academy! I want to go fight me some fire! I'll write back later once training is over... I really don't want to train, but its the Captain's orders... Fuck >_<