Drive truck, pull hose, withstand extreme heat, meet the devil face to face and not be frightened

[so_dark_a_road]

I have a project in mind. We have a city guard and a city clinic, and I was thinking we need some city firefighters, too. Then we'll have a trio of emergency services.

[ He's had it in mind since the ceiling of Guard HQ fell in on him while the building was burning at the end of the Doubles event. But also, there was talk of other incendiary incidents -- such as the one Sato was involved in? And Curufin himself had, erm, something to do with a few of the Colosseum walls being demolished by explosives while he was under the influence of Rage. And then there was the tragic demise of Delight's Bar. ]

In Hadriel, we are not strangers to the dangers of fire. Moreover, we could potentially see worse events than those that have occurred so far. And yet, here we are with no better ideas for dealing with fire than the traditional bucket brigade, and we have no real organization even for that!

So, I propose that we organize, recruit, build our own equipment, and train ourselves. I would welcome volunteers, ideas, and expertise. We will need people who will be firefighters, and we will also need people who will work in a support capacity (fire engine drivers, mechanics, electricians, and anything else we can think of).

If you would like to take insane risks, and don't mind ending up as toast, or at least dealing with a fair number of ouchies on a regular basis fight fires, or if you would prefer to work in a support role, then you are welcome to join the Hadriel Fire Brigade!

Respond here if you have questions, comments, or want to volunteer. (Or hit me up at my voicemail.)

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[dreamsallotted]

I have experience with a variety of different kinds of construction. I'd can take a look at what you have so far and work up some drawings and necessary materials for buildings and equipment.

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[so_dark_a_road]

Thank you! I will show you the plans I have so far. You can come to my workshop if you like, or we can meet elsewhere. I too have construction experience, but it is mostly not what you might call modern. [ In his world, most of what he did was the equivalent of 10th century installations -- stone castles, wooden forts, houses, bridges, that sort of thing. He will be very pleased to have a knowledgeable collaborator. ]

We have not met. I am Curufin Fëanorion.

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[dreamsallotted]

Seel har Parasiel. I have experience with both modern and.....less modern means of construction. My world experienced a disaster on a global scale. I helped to pick up some of the pieces.

I can come by your workshop.

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[so_dark_a_road]

Pleased to meet you, Seel har Parasiel. [ The formality is very First Age Elf. Acknowledge a person by their family or clan name when you first greet them. One of the habits he has never given up, even though he has learned a more casual style since he's been away from his own world. ] It sounds as though you are very experienced indeed.

I'm at the workshop even as we speak, if you'd like to visit now. It's in the southeast part of the city. If you're coming from the city center, you walk past Confusion's temple and follow the river down past the southernmost bridge. The forge and carpentry buildings are right between the woods and the water. There's a sign hanging off the forge shack's door lintel: "Curufin & Celebrimbor's forge." You can't miss it.

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[dreamsallotted]

[The formality was one Seel appreciated. While he had started out in life a wildchild, he'd been forcibly tamed and neutered into something more conservative and respectable.]

Pleased to meet your acquaintance. You seem like someone who isn't content to get by. I'm sure this place could use more people like you. I appreciate your thoughtfulness and detail you've obviously put into this.
I'll see you shortly.

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[so_dark_a_road]

Thank you, and you're right, I'm not content to just get by. I'm always restless, always thinking up new things to do. And now that I have a modicum of sanity -- a thing I really did not have in my own world -- I am free to use my energies for the benefit of all. And honored to be able to do so.

I am guessing you are the same sort of person.

And I'll see you when you get here!