Chapter 2-Back to school
A/N
Oh why not have a second chapter but seriously I am very busy at the moment
Clouds are sprinkled across the great blue canvass of a sky as a gentle breeze flows through the air keeping the city pleasantly warm rustling the trees and bushes
Walking into the fire station on my third week is a nice feeling, A bit of welcoming while it still feeling unfamiliar to me, And on time to boot
"Good morning lieutenant" I say walking through the front door in a cheerful mood as I wait for roll call to begin after placing my bunker gear in it's usual place by the engine and sit in one of the chairs
"Good morning Jack" Reo says walking past as I give a wave In response as Haru heads to the kitchen to get some coffee
"Station Roll call" The lieutenant calls out as we assemble in front of him, "Aki" was called out followed by a "Here sir" from Aki before continuing "Asahi" and an "I'm here sir" quickly follows after, "Haru" the lieutenant calls out getting a grunt in response, Followed by "Itsuki" with the answer "Yes sir", "Jack" my name is called out as I quickly respond with a "I am here sir" earning a grin from the lieutenant before he continues, "Kaito" followed by "Here lieutenant", "Reo" was called out and "yep, here sir" soon followed, "Yu" the lieutenant called out "hello sir" was the joyful response, "And Yuuto" the Lieutenant said as a "here" followed
"Now before you all run off I've got some notices, Firstly Jack your new uniform will be arriving later this week and you are wanted in the captain's office after roll call, Secondly Haru your new boots will be arriving with Jacks uniform, That will be all for now" The lieutenant finishes as I head in the direction of the captains office
Outside of the Captains office
I knock nervously thinking to myself "What have I done wrong?, Was it the English breakfast I made on Tuesday?" before I am cut off with a call to enter
"You wanted to see me Captain?" I ask nervously while internally thinking of worse case scenarios in my head
"Yes I did Jack" The Captain says calmly across his desk, "You see we've been invited to talk to some of the first year students at U.A High School"
"Eh?" I say in confusion before composing myself, "Why are you asking me sir? When there are far more experienced firefighters who could give much more incite into the job than I can"
"Well Jack in part it's because of that, You are not the most experienced firefighter here, But that means you are on the same page as the students"
"I suppose that makes some sense" I say thinking over what he said
"Also you're the youngest here so you won't be a dinosaur to them" The Captain adds causing me to be even more confused
"I'm not sure if I should take that as a complement or as an insult" I say with a miffed* look on my face
"Don't worry I am going to U.A as well, As I have a meeting with the Principal" The Captain says standing up and handing me an ID card, "This is your Visitor ID card, Do not lose it and wear it at all times"
"Sir, Quick question" I ask the Captain, "What is U.A?"
"I will tell you on the way there and grab your Bunker gear while your at it" The Captain tells me as he walks out of the office
In the staff car
As we pull out of the station with me in the passenger seat the Captain starts telling me about U.A
"So wait U.A is a School for heroes?" I ask repeating his words back to him
"Yes U.A is a High School for people who want to be involved In the Hero profession, But not only Heroes, They have a general studies course, A support hero course and a few other that I can't remember off of the top of my head"
"So which course will I be talking to?" I ask a bit confused
"You will be talking to the Hero course, As they will be the most involved with the fire service as part of their future jobs" The Captain explains as we pull into the parking area for the school, "Good luck Probationary firefighter"
"Same to you Sir" I reply as I head to the main entrance for the School looking around at the large courtyard surrounding me, "[Wow they did not skip on any expense for this place]"
Walking through the front door and standing at the front desk waiting to be told where I will be talking "I wonder where the receptionist is"
"Hello Sir, How can I help you?" A receptionist asks as she comes around the corner and sits at the desk
"Well I am here as part of the invitation sent to the fire brigade from the School" I explain, "I've been told i'm supposed to be talking to the Hero course students"
"Ah yes, We've got you down for speaking with Class 1-A first" The receptionist says letting me go after I show her the ID card
"Err wait miss … where is the class room" I ask myself as the receptionist is no longer there, "Guess I'm going to have to find it myself" I say optimistically resigning myself to the search
In the corridors of U.A
walking along the corridors with my duffel bag under my arm looking at each room's name, "No that 2-C, And that's 2-E" I say to myself before being tapped on the shoulder by a blonde, skeletal like man causing me to jump in surprise, "Sorry didn't see you there"
"Are you lost young man?" He asks me as I chuckle and reply
"Yea a bit, I'm looking for class 1-A" I explain, "I'm supposed to be giving them a talk about the role we firefighters play in the world of heroes"
"Well Class 1-A is on the next floor up on the Right" The man directs as I wave in thanks and sprint off in that direction, "It's nice to see people still do the old jobs" he says to himself smiling
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With Class 1-A
"Ok everyone, We have a guest today who is coming to talk to you all or something like that so behave" Mr Aizawa announces causing murmuring across the classroom
"Uraraka who do you think it might Be" Midoriya asks her turning around
"Maybe a hero from an agency?" She suggests, "I don't know Deku"
"What about you Iida?" Uraraka asks, "Who do you think it could be?"
"I'd have to agree with you Uraraka" Iida says as the door is opened
With Jack
"Hello Class 1-A" I say as confidently as I can with my current situation, "I'm here to talk to you all today but i'd also like to learn a bit as well" I say talking a pause "So the way we're going to do this is that you all ask me some questions and then I ask one of you a question and we repeat, Does that sound alright to you all?"
After a murmured agreement a boy put's his hand up, "Yes you, The one with the glasses"
"Excuse me asking but what is your name and what do you do?" The boy asks as I smile at the question
"good question" I tell him "My name Is Jack Coulson and I am a probationary firefighter"
A girl with a large hair bun puts up her hand and I point to her, "Shoot"
"How long have you been a Firefighter?" She asks me
"At the moment 3 weeks so far after training for 18 weeks" I answer with a smile with some surprised expressions from the students
A short girl with large hands raises her hand and I point to her
"What is your uniform like?" She asks as I clap my hands once and grab the duffel bag
"Now that's something I can show you all, As I brought my Bunker gear with me today
As I lay each piece of the uniform on the desk to show them what makes up the uniform as some come closer to get a better look
Putting each piece of the uniform on individually to show the student the layers of the suit I explain "now if I had the SCBA equipment and tank as well as any other equipment we need this uniform can weigh more than 31 Kilos"
A boy with green hair sticks his hand up nervously before I point to him, "what's your question?"
"Well that Uniform doesn't look like the normal firefighter uniform we see" He says before asking, "Why is your Uniform different than the other ones we see?"
"Well spotted … err whats your name lad?" I ask smiling waiting for an answer
"Izuku Midoriya, sir" Midorida replies emboldened slightly by my words
"well Midoriya here has a very good eye for detail, As this is not a Japanese uniform" I explain "in fact it is the uniform I did my training in as I am still waiting for a new uniform"
A girl with pink hair and pinker skin raises her hand, "If the Uniform isn't Japanese, where do you come from?"
"Good question, Wow you lot sure have a lot of good questions for me", I say impressed, "I am originally from the UK, And I moved to Japan as part of the International Firefighter Association where I become a firefighter and I get a citizenship"
A boy with spiky blonde hair sticks his hand up, "What's the point of Firefighters if there are heroes?" The boy asks rudely
"Well I'm always glad to inform ignorant people" I say earning some light chuckles from the class and an angry expression from the boy, "Well let me ask you this, What happens if during a battle with a villain they cause a building to catch fire? Who would put it out?, The heroes who are tired and hurt from fighting? Thats the point of Firefighters"
"You're just a group of extras to the Heroes" The boy shouts earning a raised eyebrow from me, "You just like taking work away from heroes"
"Now let me teach you a lesson about respect" I tell the boy standing up to my full height of 6'7", "First we are grateful if there are no incidents or calls because that means we get to sleep easy for a night and no-one has to risk their lives that night, Our job is not to clean up after you" I say taking a pause to look around the class before carrying on, "Remember that Firefighters run into burning buildings to save lives with only their equipment and training to keep them alive, Heroes may get all the respect and gratitude at the end of the day, but don't forget or disregard the people who stop it from burning up around you" I finish with a shocked expression on most of the students faces
"That's a lesson for all of you, Just because you're at the top doesn't mean you should take those who do the same job as you for half the pay, longer hours, and less respect"
A girl with purple hair raised her hand and I point to her, "What's your question?" I ask
"You mentioned that Firefighters work longer hours, Just how long are they?" She asks
"Well it's not uncommon for a firefighter to work a 24 hour shift" I reply smiling, "We have to be ready to respond to a call whenever, Doesn't matter if your on the loo or sleeping, You've got to get moving quick"
Looking around the class I think for a moment as the giggling dies down before asking them a question, "Now what do you all think the job of firefighter entails?"
"Putting out Fires" The Girl with Large hands says
"Any other suggestions?" I ask the class after getting no response from the students I say, "Well we do put out fires, But we also do other jobs like installing and inspecting fire alarm systems, And we also do community things like talks in schools and charity events"
A boy with white and red colour hair then raises his hand, "How old are you, You don't look that old" He asks earning an incredulous look from the boy with glasses
"Heh, not sure if I should take that as a complement but if you must know I'm 20" I say chuckling to myself as the students share shocked expressions
"You're only 20!" The purple haired girl says in shock, "Your only 5 years older than most of us"
"Well surprisingly I am quite young by comparison to my fellow firefighters, It just means that I can do my job for longer and learn more" I tell them in an upbeat fashion
Midoriya raises his hand politely before asking, "Exuse me but what is your quirk and Can you use you're quirk during the job?"
"Again Midoriya that is a good question" I tell him giving him a smile, "My quirk allows me to see magnetic fields and during our training, dependent if our quirk is deemed useful to the job at hand then you are trained how to use it effectively during your work, So we can use our quirks But only when we're doing work and are in Uniform" I explain, "It's not that different from how a Hero uses their quirk but with one key difference, We have to be actively involved with our job while using it"
Looking up at the clock I notice that I am quickly running out of time before I am meant to give my next talk, "Well that's all I have time for today but I will be around after school if you think of any other questions you want to ask me" I tell them packing my bunker gear back into the duffel bag, "And I will be handing you back to your teacher … wherever they are" I say looking around before a voice comes from a yellow bag from behind me causing me to jump, "[Jesus Christ in a hand basket]"
"Thank you Mr Coulson for talking to the class today, Now everyone can you write a small essay on the role of Firefighters in our modern society" He says causing most of the class to groan as I leave the room
With the Captain and The Principal Nezu
"Thank you for meeting with me today Principal Nezu" The Captain says politely sitting across the desk from the animal-like Principal
"The Pleasure is all mine Captain" Nezu responds politely before asking, "May I ask what is it that you came here to talk to me about?"
"Well I was hoping that we – The fire station I mean could Utilize the USJ training center to help train our firefighters in more realistic scenarios" The Captain requests politely
"That is a reasonable request to make Captain But how would we benefit from your use of the USJ training center" Nezu asks before drinking some tea
"Perhaps we could have one of our firefighters come and train with some of your first year students to help build a bond between the fire service and heroes" The Captain suggests, "So both parties could benefit in some way and act as a test to see the usefulness of more combined between heroes and the fire service"
"You make a good point Captain, Perhaps you send your most junior firefighter so there is less of an age gap between the students and the firefighter" Nezu suggests causing the Captain to smile and respond
"That won't be a problem Principal, As our most junior firefighter is currently giving talks to the classes in the Hero course" The Captain informs him causing the Principal to smile as well
"I Think this will be an excellent learning experience for both parties" The Principal says shaking the Captains hand in agreement before he leaves
After school with Jack
"[God I have never wanted to punch someone as badly as that Monoma boy]" I say to myself in English as I relax against a wall, "[Thank god for that Kendo Girl though]"
"Excuse me Mr Coulson" A voice asks from behind me
Turning around to see who it Is I'm greeted with the green mop of hair of Izuku Midoriya, "Yes Midoriya?"
"I have a bit of a personal question to ask you" Midoriya asks before quickly adding, "I perfectly understand if you don't want to answer my question at all"
"It's perfectly fine, Shoot" I say cutting across Midoriya mid-mumble storm
"Well, Why did you decide to become a Firefighter?" Midoriya asks me
"Well now that's not an easy question to answer but I'll give it my best shot" I tell him putting my hand on my chin thinking, "Well I would say it started when I was younger being told stories about my Grandfather and Great-Grandfather; Who both served in the British Army, My Grandfather being a mechanic and my Great-Grandfather serving in the Royal Tank Regiment" I tell him earning a confused look from Midoriya, "Do you want to know what inspired me about my great-grandfather?, It was the motto of the Royal Tank Regiment, 'Fear Naught'"
"It's a bit like what All might says" Midoriya says grinning
"Sort of, But with a whole different meaning, As it means that you should show no fear, And I wanted to live up to that motto" I tell him smiling, "But it was my father who inspired me to become a firefighter"
"My father taught me when I was young that helping other people is the best thing a person can do" I say reminiscing, "And as Heroes aren't as common in the UK as they are in Japan I saw becoming a firefighter as living upto my Great-Grandfather and my Father's lesson"
"So you Became a Firefighter because you wanted to help people?" Midoriya says connecting the dots in his head
"And Midoriya" I say as he looks up at me, "Don't be afraid of failing because no matter how bad things might get, There will always be a light at the end of the tunnel"
As I leave Midoriya to think over what I told him I think to myself, "If Midoriya continues like he is, I think he'll do well in anything he sets his mind to"
"How interesting, A Firefighter giving advice to a future Hero" All Might thinks to himself as he hears the Firefighter leave while in his true form, "Inspiring words from one of Hell's Angels*"
A/N
Miffed – an expression mixed between surprised and annoyed
Hell's Angels* – a Name of an international Biker gang but also a neat little metaphor describing Firefighters, as they go through the fires of hell to save people
And that's the end of the chapter
i had inspiration and a little bit of free time so i made this
I hope you enjoy this chapter
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-drbhoom