Chapter One: The Derailment
A/N: So, this is based on a real call that happened to me while I was writing "Working at the Danville Fire Department". Everything is exactly how I know it happened, right down to the time. So, enjoy!
"Let's go! We need to get this work train to other side before the M7 gets here," a supervisor said as air horns started to go off, signaling that a train was coming.
"We're going as fast as we can, boss, but it's going to be tight," one of the workers replied.
"Well, work faster," the supervisor yelled, noticing the train was fast approaching.
"John," he yelled.
"Yeah," one worker replied.
"Have the train slow down," he said, hoping that slowing the passenger train down would buy them more time.
"Got it," John replied, and starts waving a light, signaling the train driver to slow down more.
Then unexpectedly, someone yelled, "Someone threw the switch!"
The next thing the workers know, some of them were on the ground obviously hurt, others have dove for cover as the passenger train sideswipes the work train going at least 40 miles per hour.
At the Jefferson County Dispatch Center (Located in downtown Danville)...
"So, turns out it was just a dog," one of the dispatchers at the center said to another.
"Really," the other dispatcher asked, surprised and laughing.
"Yeah," said the first dispatcher, joining in on the laughter until he heard a buzz stating that there was a 911 call. He pushed a button to accept the call and said into the headset he was wearing, "911, what is your emergency?"
After a slight pause, the dispatcher said, "Ok, slow down and repeat everything to me again. You said there was a train crash," he asked as he typed the information into the computer.
When the dispatcher said "train crash", he caught the attention of the entire dispatch floor. The entire floor was quiet except for the dispatcher handling the call.
"Ok, what's the location of the train crash," the dispatcher asked, after a short pause, he said, "Ok, do you know how many people are in the passenger train?" Another pause. "The work train is on fire?" This now catches the attention of the supervisor. "Ok, I'm sending the Fire Department on the way, okay?" Another pause. "Alright," as he hangs up, the supervisor said, "What's going on?"
"Train crash, passenger train versus work train. Work train's on fire, unknown how many people are in the passenger train," the dispatcher replied.
"Tone it out as a train derailment with fire. It'll get out much quicker and more appropriate," the supervisor said.
"Got it," the dispatcher said as he started to push buttons to tone out the respective fire department.
At the Flynn-Fletcher House, a few minutes before the crash...
"Oh man, what a day," Phineas said as he laid down on his bed to relax, "And to think, that the truck driver actually was able to move our improved truck stop with just one flatbed trailer."
Ferb just gave Phineas a nod, and then laid down on his bed.
"You know, Ferb, I think I'm going to turn in early," Phineas said as he started to take his shirt off.
But just as Phineas was about to finish, both of the boys pagers went off. "Or maybe not," Phineas sighed as he put his shirt back on and listened to the call.
"Firecom to Danville, a general alarm. A train derailment, Railroad Avenue and 2nd Avenue. All units to respond to either Railroad Avenue or Main Avenue. 21:10, Dispatcher 13.," the dispatcher said, making Phineas and Ferb quickly grab everything they need, including the keys to the engine they help built.
Just as they were about to go outside, Linda asked, "Now, where are you two running off to now?"
Just as Phineas was about to speak, their pagers went off again, repeating the call again, in case any members didn't hear the first alert.
Once the dispatcher was finished repeating the call, Linda nodded, allowing the boys to go to the call.
Luckily, they didn't have far to go, because the engine in housed in the alleyway next to the house withe a firehouse built. The project was started two months after Phineas' mayday transmission during the first call they responded to. They finished it about a month later.
As Phineas started opening the bay door, Isabella ran up behind them.
"Hey," she said, obviously distracted by the call that just came in.
A few seconds later, everyone's phone made a sound, probably alerting them again to the call since they receive a text message when there's a call.
As Phineas, Isabella, and Ferb started gearing up, Candace arrived and started gearing up as well. Buford soon joined, followed by Baljeet, Ginger, and Milly.
Phineas handed the keys to Candace, allowing her to start up the truck. She did this, unplugged the truck from the recharge port, and also turned on the lights, knowing what buttons to press after getting her emergency vehicle driver's license a month ago.
Everyone except Phineas got in the truck. Candace pulled out of the bay, allowing Phineas to close the door behind the truck. He then hopped in, and said, "Everyone ready?"
Everyone gave a thumbs up, so he grabbed the countywide radio and said, "988 21."
"23, 988," the dispatcher who handled the original 911 call replied.
As Candace made a left turn onto Maple Drive, Phineas pressed a button on the siren control panel, making the Federal Signal Q2B siren come to life (A/N: Not sponsored by Federal Signal in any way).
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A/N: Well, that didn't take long for me to write, about an hour or so. Please leave a review! I do read them!
