FIREFIGHTER’S WORDS -241- NAVY FIRE
I had an experience in the Navy where we had a boiler room fire that was rolling the paint off the walls outside the space. I was nozzleman on the number one hose which was the first in. Upon entry to the space, the fire team leader’s mask seal melted to his face. I had to turn over the nozzle and pull him out of the space. This was probably the most rush I have ever felt. It was like I had a power that I had never experienced before. As soon as he was out of the space, I was back in with my team.




