Heat Wave

March 17th, yep St. Patty's day marked the first time the panels came off the JK.  Plopped the kids car seats in the back and took off for the first cruise of the year.  Weather required a sweatshirt and pants, but not much else.  Was a pleasant evening to head over to 6's to say hello to a buddy.  And wow, I couldn't believe the amount of drunkards roaming Brady St. at 7pm.  Should I be surprised though?  Probably not.

As for the job, really not much to write home about.  Worked a few days with not much going on.  Finished up 48 hours this morning.  Yesterday, was on the east side at 27's.  Turned out to be a good day there.  Assisted the dive team with a recovery in the late morning, followed by some squads runs the rest of the afternoon.  Woke up the "unconscious confirmed" around 0600.  Was really hoping for it NOT to be a PNB, because I really had to piss.  Turned out to be a very happy drunk kid.  Who, was just minding his own business, sleeping in an apartment building under some steps.  Thirsty Thursday's strike again.

Byrge

Senior Guy

Still hearing it about bowling with 31's.  Looking forward to the Sweeper.

Worked my first 48 in a while.  First at Truck 14 then up to Engine 8 for the second half.  Walked in knowing that I'd be the senior guy and also that I would be cooking as well.  Made lovely BLTs for lunch then fajitas for dinner.  Along with my tricolor salsa.  Many compliments from the crew.  Was nice to hear.  As for runs, not too many while in the 4th.  But up there was car accident city.  Four or five accidents.  And the weather wasn't really that bad.  Add in the few other ems runs we took.  Suddenly I felt like I was back at 31's.  Minus the accidents.  Back tomorrow on my truck.

Got the call this morning that I've been accepted into the HEO class to start next week.  Called to confirm and mentioned that I was already state certified MPO, so now I only have to attend the aerial portion.  Just five weeks in May.  "Excellent Smithers."

Byrge