Disclaimer- I own nothing, although I wish I did. I'm a Volunteer Fire Fighter, so I do know a little bit about what I'm talking about, but not much. No disrespect is intended towards anyone involved in this story.
Harry's P.O.V.
I wake up, rolling over to look at the clock, realizing that its only 0500hrs and I have nothing to do today. I crawl out of my cot, and search through my dresser drawers to find something to wear. I settle on a short sleeve 'Tampa Bay Vol. Fire Rescue company 38' dark blue T-shirt, and a pair of black EMS pants. I grab my hat, radio, wallet, and keys off of the top of the dresser, then head to the living room to put on my 5.11 Tactical Station Boots. After about 5 minutes of getting ready, I check my hair in the mirror, deciding that it is satisfactory, and head out the door.
After about a 5 minute drive I reach the place I was driving towards, Sacred Grounds Coffee House. I walk up to the counter and order my usual, a large cup of 100% Arabic beans, black. No later than when I get my coffee, I hear our tones drop and I'm rocketing out of the store. I hear the dispatcher come over saying,
"Medic Local 38-2 in the area of Marina Point Village, apartment number 305 for chest pains. Company 38 now due, your first alert. 0508 hours."
I start up my car, flip on my lights and sirens, and get to the station. I see my best friend TJ is there to drive, and that works for me. I smile at him and jump in the ambulance, marking us up.
"Tampa Dispatch, 38-70 is in route, crew of 2, Medic 12 is on board."
I hear Tampa dispatch giving us the up to date about whats going on, and soon enough TJ has got us there. He puts the Ambulance in park and jumps out to grab the stretcher for me. I grab the ALS (Advanced Life Support) bag, and run up the steps, searching for apartment 305. No sooner than I knock on the door that a terrified young lady, Id guess in about her early 20's, opens the door leading me into the room where I assume her father is laying. I quickly picked him up and carried him down the 3 flights of stairs and to the stretcher. TJ and I got him into the ambulance and I jumped in the back. I hooked him up to the monitor and noticed that his SPO2 level was unusually low. I put him on a Nasal Cannula of 3.5 ml and started an IV. Next I noticed that his heartbeat was in Afib, so I administered some Nitro. I told TJ to get us to the hospital in Priority 1.
I called in the info to the hospital and they met us at the door ready to go. We unloaded him, and put him in a hospital bed. TJ then got the Cot ready, and I got the supplies I used so we would have them for the next call. I saw our patients daughter standing in the hall way with a very upset little boy. I motioned for TJ to take the stuff to the Ambo that I'd be out in a few minutes. I talked the nurse into giving me a teddy bear, and walked over to the little boy, getting down on one knee to get down to his height.
"Hey there little guy." I said with a gentle smile. "I got a present for you." He peaked his head at me and I gave him the teddy bear. His mom smiled at me and I smiled back.
"Tanks Mr Dr!" the little boy said and I smiled.
"I'm not a Doctor, I'm a Medic, I come to peoples houses, and I help them."
He looked at me with his big brown eyes and smiled, and said something I'll never forget. "I want to be just like you!"
I couldn't find the words to say, so I just ruffled his head, and smiled at his mom.
"If you need anything, give me a call." I said and gave her my card.
She thanked me and I carried on leaving. I got to the ambulance and found TJ leaning against it smirking. I smiled and got in. On the way home I was quiet except for marking us out of the hosipital and back in the station.
When we got back to the station, TJ backed in the Ambo, and I grabbed the Computer and went in the radio room to do my report. I got a few slaps on the back when I walked in, and a nod from Chief but other than that, it was pretty quiet. I finished up my report, when my cell started to ring. I asked TJ to put up the laptop, and I went outside to take the call.
"Sgt. Harry Smith Speaking." I said, as I've grown custom to saying on the station phone.
"Sgt. Smith, hi, My name is Andy, you gave me your number earlier, from Tampa Hospital." A soft, sweet voice spoke into the phone, unlike any other I've heard.
"Oh Hi. Please call me Harry, Anyways, how can I help you?" I asked smiling like a fool.
"Well Harry, I was wondering. Could I interest you in some lunch with my son Ted and myself?" She asked.
"Sounds great ma'am. Any place in particular? I know of a Chuckie Cheese's near here." I said, my heart beating faster than normal.
"That sounds good. Can I meet you somewhere and we go from there?" She asked and I thought for a minute.
"Tampa Bay Vol. Fire Rescue. Station 38, Are you familiar?" I questioned hoping she was.
"Thats a Positive. I'll be there shortly. Thanks again. For everything!" She said.
"Its no problem ma'am. I'm just doing my job." I said, and hung up.
I walked back in the Radio Room, grabbed my Radio and keys, and walked outside. I was standing outside when her car pulled up and I saw that little boy jump out. I smiled at them and showed them inside. I asked Ted if he wanted to go see the Fire Trucks, which he happily obliged to. When we were done, we exited the station and I got on the radio.
"Medic 12 Tampa Dispatch." I said into my mic.
"Medic 12 Go Ahead." they answered me. I saw little Ted smiling up at me. I got down to his level and said into the mic.
"Tampa Dispatch, show Medic 12 out of station and temporarily unavailable."
"Medic 12, 1400hrs." they replied back, and I opened the car door for Andy and Ted. This was going to be a fun day.