The firefighters wife

Chapter 1

We're currently at the station sitting around waiting for a call. I'm in squad 3 which consists of 6 people: me aka Idalia, my best friend Rosie, Matt, Liam, Leia and as we like to call him Johnny boy. We've all been firefighters for around 10 years now there actually used to be a 7th member of our group Emma who was my fiancée however we lost her to a house fire 7 years ago.

It was a normal house call at first however when we realised someone was trapped inside she went in to save them, the roof collapsed on the both of them just before they made it out the door. I rushed in after seeing what happened but when I got there I saw her oxygen mask fell off and her legs were broken. I carried her out over my shoulder then when I checked her pulse and felt nothing my whole world fell apart. Although it was 7 years ago i'm only now beginning to move on, which isn't me going out on dates or anything like that it's just me beginning to move past it and try to focus on the happy memories instead of the bad. It's been difficult but my squad helped me through and I couldn't be more thankful.

We are currently talking about everything and nothing when we hear through the loudspeakers, "Squad 3 please respond we have a code 131 on interstate 87" And like clockwork we all jump up and run towards the pole sliding down and putting our gear on leaving our jackets off for now in favour of jumping into the truck.

The sirens are blaring whilst the lights flash with Matt driving. Liam asks about the victim over the walkie-talkie,

"Operator what do we know about the victims?"

"The victim is a female we do not know the age at this point in time however she was driving a mercedes c class in matte black, witness's say she began speeding up and losing control heading straight for a barrier"

By the time the operator finishes we arrive at the scene. Once we all hop out once again it's like clockwork Johnny grabs the water hose as the flames are getting higher meaning we have less time to get this woman out before the car explodes. Liam grabs the window breaker and breaks the windows at the back so we can open the doors and asses the situation from inside. I climb in and see blood on her face which is leaning into the airbag. I grab the seatbelt cutter as I see it's digging into her neck then reach around her to open the door so that Leia and Rosie can put her onto the stretcher for the ambulance. I see Matt moving traffic on because as usual the police don't turn up on time. Once the woman is out of the car we focus on dousing it with fire extinguisher and water to stop it from blowing up which seems to work. We wait there until some company comes to remove the car and then create a barricade so no more accidents can happen before highway maintenance arrives.

I think about what the operate said about her losing control just after speeding up. Something doesn't feel right so I ask Matt to take me to the hospital so I can find out what happened. I only get involved with cases when I have this gut feeling.

Once we get there I find the nearest nurse who just happens to be my favourite, "Hey Carla do you know if the crash victim is awake yet? I have a few questions for her?"

"Nice to see you too Idalia she's in trauma 1 and should be awake by now"

"Thank youuu" I shout as I walk away still in uniform just without the helmet.

When I see her she doesn't look too bad mainly confused and hurt which is understandable, I get to the doorway and knock and once a get confirmation that i'm allowed into the room I begin talking,

"Hi i'm Idalia one of the firefighters who was called to the scene and I just have a few questions if you don't mind"

"Shouldn't I be waiting for police or something?"

"Yeah well by the time they realise what's going on you will most likely be discharged ,between you and me they are idiots probably off arresting the wrong people or something" I deadpan but let out a small smile when she laughs

"Don't make me laugh its hurts but I guess I shall answer your questions"

"Oh yeah um questions so what do you remember from before you crashed?"

Her face drops but she begins talking, "I remember just getting onto the highway and starting to speed up slightly to get to the speed limit but once I got to the limit the speed wouldn't stop going up and my brakes didn't work either"

"I thought so" I say turning around looking at the nurses and doctors running around,

"What does that mean?"

"It means someone cut your breaks meaning you wouldn't be able to stop"

"Oh shit"

"Do you have any idea who it might of been?"

"My best bet would be paparazzi some of them would do anything to get a story"

"That's awful i'm sorry is there anyone I can call?"

"My sisters I guess"

"Alright here take my phone and if you want you can put your number in there in case you need anything"
I decide to take a seat in the room watching her call her sisters and once she's done we make small talk about our jobs. I learn she's an actress and realise i've actually seen her in a few marvel movies that i've watched with my niece. Cool.

Eventually her sisters get here and I realise they are also famous.

"Hi i'm Idalia, i'll be on my way now, if you need anything liz i'm just a call away"

"Thank you I really appreciate you Idalia"

"It's no problem truly, lovely to meet you all"

I make my way out collecting my jacket and see the whole squad standing around the truck eating tacos

"Here i got one for you"

"Thanks Rosie i'm starving"

Once we're all done eating we get back to the station and from there go home.

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Wooo new story that i deffo didn't get the idea for after a very sad tik tok

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