Yesterday we actually made it to the ladder truck. I have mentioned this before and this time we actually made it! After an earlish start (I say this because I get up earlier for work), we head to station and then the air base where the ladder truck is kept. As you also know, I have nicknames for trucks. This one I am calling the feline. Why? Well it's because of what Captain said when he explained the truck to me. They've had this truck for a few months now, and it was donated to them from Canada where they no longer used it. Being in Peru, the men has a competition to see who could fix the most on the truck. They have used the truck operationally a few times however all they have rescued is cats, hence Feline. May I also add that Feline makes the beast look like a kitten!
So this truck needs work. It needs de-rusting, sand papering and painting. After this all the bits inside need fixing. Captain has discovered that the ladder works though and had a play. Due to certain issues we are going back for a few more hours, with a spray painter, and show the professionals how to do the job properly.
This took several hours up. Post this we were doing another night shift (an my last) in the fire house. Nearly 36 hours after starting I am still here! In this time, we have been busy. Captain sorted out his office and I responded numerous times. By numerous I mean about 8 yesterday alone, and considering there is only 200 cAlls in the whole of Lima that is impressive. There was still nothing interesting.
So this morning I did miss all the calls that were good. Due to general tiredness and finally suffering from the foreign water syndrome I missed the most interesting call of the whole 2 weeks, which was gutting as it was the type of call I wanted to experience out here.
After the driver of the day having to take a little time out to sort his normal work, we were left non operational for a while. Italian finally took me to get something that I have wanted to get for a little while. Back to station and more calls. And apparently being attacked by Spartan, who is being a pain today. I still want to take him home.
Well these last 2 days have been very easy to sum up. The ambulance has gone off to assist in some football match so we are out of service. A gentleman has turned off what I had on TV and put the football on. And now to get away, I shall nap.
Tomorrow is my final day, and myself and Captain need to tie up the loose ends. This includes spending the money some of you guys helped me get, having another afternoon at the firehouse and seeing the ladder truck again.
These 2 weeks have gone so fast and it has been an amazing experience. Little note to mum; I don't want to come home
Adios
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