Man, what a day! Seriously, Pefki, you wild! I woke up thinking it’d be just another boring day, but nah, not in this city. First off, I’m a firefighter, right? So, you know, danger is kinda my jam. But today? Today was a whole different level of crazy.
So, I’m chillin’ at the station on 28th October Street, just sipping my coffee, when the alarm goes off. My heart’s racing like I just chugged a triple espresso. We get a call about a fire on Kifisias Avenue. I’m like, “Great, just what I need!” I throw on my gear, and we’re out the door.
Driving through Pefki is always a trip. The streets are narrow, and the buildings are packed in like sardines. I swear, if I had a euro for every time I almost hit a parked car, I’d be rich. But today, I’m not thinking about that. I’m thinking about saving lives, you know?
We get to the scene, and it’s chaos. Flames shooting up like they’re auditioning for a movie. People are screaming, and I’m just trying to keep my cool. I see this old lady on the balcony of her apartment on Kallitheas Street, and she’s freaking out. I’m like, “Lady, just stay calm! We got this!” But inside, I’m panicking a bit too.
I grab the hose, and it’s heavy, man. I’m sweating buckets. The heat is insane. I can feel my eyebrows singeing off. But I push through. I mean, this is what I signed up for, right? I’m spraying water like I’m trying to put out a dragon.
Then, outta nowhere, this dude runs up to me. He’s all frantic, yelling about his cat stuck inside. I’m like, “Dude, focus! We gotta get people out first!” But he’s not having it. I can’t believe it, but I actually end up sending one of my guys to rescue the cat. I mean, priorities, right?
Finally, we get the fire under control. I’m feeling like a hero, but then I see the old lady again. She’s crying, and I’m thinking, “Oh man, what now?” Turns out, she lost everything. Her whole apartment is gone. I felt this pit in my stomach. It’s tough, man.
After all that, I’m exhausted. I head to the local café on Agiou Nikolaou Street. I need a breather. I order a frappe, and the barista, this cool guy named Nikos, gives me a free one. I guess he saw me looking like a zombie. We chat about the fire, and he tells me about his cousin who’s a cop. Small world, right?
But then, just when I think I can relax, my phone buzzes. Another call! This time, it’s a car accident on Dimokratias Street. I’m like, “Seriously? Can’t a guy catch a break?” But duty calls, so off I go again.
The accident’s a mess. Two cars smashed up, people yelling. I’m trying to keep everyone calm, but inside, I’m losing it. I’m thinking, “Why can’t people just drive safely?” It’s not rocket science!
After what feels like forever, we get everyone sorted. I’m finally heading home, and it’s dark now. Pefki looks different at night. The streetlights are flickering, and there’s this weird vibe in the air. I’m tired, but I can’t help but smile.
I think about the old lady, the cat, the accident. It’s all part of the job, I guess. Pefki, you’re a wild ride. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. But man, tomorrow better be chill. I need a break!