Beside him, Ryan made a noise of concern. Gabby began her explanation and Maxi set his eyes on her, focusing completely. “Okay everyone, we all know the basic signs of heat stress and heat stroke, but I wanted to just quickly ensure you guys knew what to do if you or someone around you began to feel these symptoms.” She seemed troubled but experienced despite her young age. There was brief clapping as the smaller woman stepped up, heaving a sigh. This fire is not particularly fast, but it’s burning hot so we want to be prepared. We’re also going to be fitting emergency devices on to you today, just as a precaution. I’ve asked our resident ambulance officer to come in before you leave just to talk briefly about heat stroke, exhaustion and burns victims. It’s the worst kind of day for a fire to get started, and we just received a call from the firees already on the scene that this fire is going to require more than just them. I apologise to those who were called in on their day off unfortunately, we’re going to need all hands on deck today. Their captain, Matthew, stepped up, gaining everyone’s attention. Maxi swallowed, taking a seat beside his friend Sean. Sure enough there were three people standing at the front of the room Maxi and Ryan’s captain, an ambulance officer and one of the people higher up in the chain of command. “They never call us in for a briefing unless it’s serious. Maxi glanced at his younger cousin who just shrugged. Just as he and Ryan finished up they were called over the loudspeaker to the meeting area. He locked it and stripped out of his casual clothes, sliding into his uniform. Maxi went to his locker and quickly texted Harrison that he had to turn his phone off now before tossing the device into the safe. They walked together into the station, greeting the on-call firefighters who were already suited up. “Yeah, I was off today as well so it must be big.” Getting out of his car Maxi lightly hit Ryan on the arm, shouldering his bag. The ultimate duo of jobs, working in the water and with fire made them more experienced and kept them on their toes for both occupations. Luckily for Maxi he was on with a couple of his good friends that day and when he rolled up to the shed he was quickly followed by his cousin Ryan also a Bondi lifeguard and firefighter. It was only small, but the doubt boiling at the pit of his stomach made him frown. Despite his trust in Maxi, his firefighting skills, and the team, he couldn’t help but worry every time Maxi got called out. Maxi left, taking his bag with him and Harrison just sat for a moment. I’ll text you when I get to the station, deal?” “I can’t I’m only allowed to have my radio on me in case my phone overheats and blows up or something. “Are you gonna take your phone with you?” Maxi leaned down and Harrison reached to kiss them, Maxi giving Harrison’s arm a squeeze. Harrison looked up from the cricket match on tv, and sent Maxi a nod. I’ll probably be gone for the rest of the arvo okay?” “Hutts, I just got called into the station they need help fighting this huge ass fire just outside the city.
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