we started station chores and we may not get 'paid" to do it but pride in what we ride in is key and keeping them clean is a priority when we are not running calls. We had a busy morning between those calls and the Ladder gone to the store getting groceries. Lt. Hodgin takes the lead in maintaining the hose (only nozzle time he gets since being promoted to a LT) just kidding LT.
After a quick breakfast which Chef JJ says all the tough people in Franklin County eat? he called them "man pie" but I have heard overs call them quiche or even a omelet pie. But looks can be deceiving they were not bad but it is hard to beat sausage gravy on the weekend.
Once the kitchen was cleaned the "elite" core stations (1,2,5,6) met at he Big Show for some remedial training on high rise hose deployments for those transferring in from other stations or other shifts. Chief Beckner and Chief Barker discuss the importance of getting the hose on the correct side of stairwell for maximum proficiency.
Groups from Station 2 provide the visual example to the rest of us on hose deployment.
As you can see hose is on both sides of stairwell waiting to be charged and then advances onto the fire floor.
After training was complete we were informed of a drill next day at the college of Health Sciences where we will be able to take what we trained on today and use it in a scenario with students, teachers and other faculty leaving the building. Medic 1 was steady the rest of the day as the engine and crews fixed dinner and prepared themselves mentally for whatever may happen next.
After dinner it was an attempt to watch a movie. First movie selected was Slum Dog millionaire between the small printed sub titles and a graphic scene(that made Randy sick and almost throw up) we stopped and switched over to the movie Shooter.
Randy recovered enough to fix himself some pop corn and enjoy this movie.
We are hoping for a safe night until next day, be careful Roanoke!
After dinner it was an attempt to watch a movie. First movie selected was Slum Dog millionaire between the small printed sub titles and a graphic scene(that made Randy sick and almost throw up) we stopped and switched over to the movie Shooter.
Randy recovered enough to fix himself some pop corn and enjoy this movie.
We are hoping for a safe night until next day, be careful Roanoke! 
