Man, what a day! I swear, being a parachutist firefighter in Calafat is like riding a rollercoaster that never stops. So, I wake up, right? Sun’s shining, birds are chirping, and I’m thinking, “Today’s gonna be chill.” Spoiler alert: it wasn’t.
First off, I grab my gear and head out. I’m cruising down Strada 1 Decembrie, and I’m like, “This is the life!” But then, BAM! My phone buzzes. Emergency alert. Fire at the old port. Seriously? It’s like the universe is playing a prank on me.
I rush to the station, and the vibe is tense. Everyone’s running around, grabbing gear. I’m just trying to keep my cool. I mean, I’ve jumped outta planes, but this? This is different. The adrenaline is pumping, and I can feel my heart racing.
We hop in the truck, and I’m thinking about the last time I was at the port. Just a few days ago, I was chilling with some buddies at a bar on Strada Căpitan Avram Iancu, sipping a cold one. Now, I’m about to jump into a flaming inferno. Life’s wild, man.
We get to the site, and it’s chaos. Flames are shooting up like they’re auditioning for a movie. I can see the smoke from a mile away. I’m like, “Great, just what I needed.” But hey, I’m not one to back down. I gear up and get ready to jump.
As I’m climbing up, I see this old lady on the street. She’s just standing there, looking all confused. I shout, “Lady, get back! It’s not safe!” But she just waves me off. I’m thinking, “What’s wrong with people?” Like, do you want to be a fireball today?
Finally, I jump. The wind hits me like a freight train. I’m falling, and it’s exhilarating! I can see the whole city below me. Calafat looks beautiful from up here, but I can’t enjoy it. I’m focused on the flames.
I land, roll, and spring into action. The heat is intense. I’m sweating buckets, and my gear feels like a sauna. I grab the hose and start spraying. Water everywhere! It’s like a mini water park, but with fire.
Then, outta nowhere, I hear a loud crash. A building nearby collapses. I’m like, “Oh snap!” My heart drops. I can’t believe this is happening. I’m running around, trying to help people. I see a kid crying, and it breaks my heart. I scoop him up and take him to safety.
After what feels like hours, we finally get the fire under control. I’m exhausted, but there’s this rush of relief. I look around, and people are cheering. It’s like a scene from a movie. I’m thinking, “Did I just save the day?”
But then, I see the old lady again. She’s still there, and now she’s yelling at me. “You young people don’t know how to handle fire!” I’m like, “Lady, I just jumped outta a plane!” But I can’t be rude. I just smile and nod.
As the sun sets over Calafat, I’m sitting on the curb, catching my breath. The streets are filled with people, and I can hear laughter. It’s a weird mix of chaos and community. I love this city, even when it drives me nuts.
So yeah, that was my day. Just another wild ride in Calafat. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Well, maybe a quiet day at the beach. But who am I kidding? This is what I live for!