Chapter 2: The Day Continues

When the squad got back to the station, Roy and John smelled eggs and bacon. They went into the dayroom and they saw were empty plated in the sink. "Oh man," John said. "You guys didn't leave any food for us." Captain Stanley replied, "Cool down hot shot. There's a plate for each of you in the oven." John and Roy grabbed their plates and they each grabbed a fork. John and Roy each took a seat and they were about ready to take a seat when the klaxon went off. "Engine 51, garbage fire. Behind Tom's Pizzeria. 199 Main St. 1-9-9 Main St. Timeout: 10:05." John and Roy heard the engine lave the truck bay and they were about ready to eat their breakfast when the klaxon went off again. "Squad 51, Engine 220, Engine 39, Squad 10, Motor Vehicle Accident with injuries. North Main and Sycamore. North Main and Sycamore. Police advise of a gas leak. Timeout: 10:06." Johnny and Roy ran for the truck bay as the call was being dispatched over the radio. Johnny got in the squad while Roy acknowledged the call and opened the truck bay door. The squad raced off.

Roy and John were the first on scene. It was a two car head on collision. Roy and John spotted Vince and Vince had seen them pull up and he started walking toward the squad. When he got to the squad, he talked to Roy and Johnny. Vince said, "Sorry guys. There were only two people in the accident and they're both dead." John replied, "We'll let dispatch know. Is there still a gas leak?" "Yeah, there is." Roy got on the mic. "LA, this is Squad 51." "Go ahead, 51." "LA police report that all victims of this accident are Code F, but there is still a gas leak .We still will require an engine." "10-4, 51." A new voice came over the radio. "LA, this is Engine 220. We are one minute from the accident site. We'll respond to take care of the gas. Return all other units." Three beeps came over the radio. "All units responding with Engine 220 cancel." Roy pushed the talk button on the mic. "LA, this is Squad 51." "Go ahead 51." "LA, Squad 51 is available and returning to quarters. "10-4, 51."

When Roy and John got back to the station, they saw that the engine was back. They went into the dayroom and they saw Cap and the others were sitting at the table talking. Roy and John went to get a cup of coffee and John asked, "What are you guys talking about?" Chet replied, "We're just talking about this girl that we met down at the pizzeria." "Oh, what was her name?" "Lacy." That stopped John right in his tracks. He asked Chet, "Was it the same girl that I was talking about?" "Chet replied, "Yep, and boy John, if you weren't going out with her, I would've asked her out. You're pretty lucky to be going out with a girl like that." Before anyone could say anything else, the klaxon went off. "Station 51, Engine 220, Foam 18, Structure Fire 15847 Sycamore. 1-5-8-4-7 Sycamore. Cross Streets: Washington and Sinclair. Timeout: 10:54." The guys raced for the truck bay. After Cap acknowledged and climb into the engine, the squad raced off followed closely by the engine.