Man, what a day! I’m tellin’ ya, being a parachutist firefighter in Codlea is like riding a rollercoaster that’s on fire. Seriously, I woke up this morning, and I was like, “Today’s gonna be chill.” Spoiler alert: it was NOT chill.
So, I’m sippin’ my coffee on Strada 1 Decembrie, right? Just enjoying the view of the old buildings, thinking about how Codlea’s got that small-town vibe but with a twist. Then, boom! My radio crackles. “Fire at the old factory on Strada Mureșului!” I nearly spit my coffee. I mean, c’mon, that place is a relic!
I gear up, heart racing. I hop in the truck, and we zoom through the streets. Codlea’s got these narrow roads, and I’m like, “Why are they so narrow?!” I swear, I almost took out a streetlight on Strada Libertății. But hey, priorities, right?
We get to the factory, and it’s chaos. Flames are licking the sky, and I’m thinkin’, “This is it. Time to jump!” I strap on my chute, and my buddy, Alex, is like, “You ready?” I’m like, “Dude, I was born ready!”
I leap outta the chopper, and the wind hits me like a freight train. I’m flying over Codlea, and it’s beautiful, but I can’t enjoy it. I’m focused on the fire below. I land, roll, and spring into action.
The heat is insane. I’m sweating buckets, and I’m like, “Why do I do this?” But then I see a family watching, scared outta their minds. That’s when it hits me. I’m not just fighting fire; I’m saving lives.
We’re battling the flames, and I’m yelling orders. “Get the hoses! Move it, people!” I’m in my element, but man, I’m also furious. Why do people keep starting fires? Like, seriously, it’s 2023!
After what feels like forever, we finally get it under control. I’m panting, covered in soot, but I’m grinning. We did it! I look around, and the crowd is cheering. Codlea’s got heart, man.
But then, outta nowhere, I see a kid, maybe 10 years old, holding a cat. The poor thing is terrified. I rush over, and the kid’s like, “Can you save my cat?” I’m like, “Of course, buddy!” I grab the cat, and it’s hissing like a little dragon.
I hand it back, and the kid’s face lights up. That’s the best part of my day. Forget the fire, forget the chaos. That moment right there? Priceless.
After all the madness, we head back to the station on Strada Cernatului. I’m exhausted but happy. I plop down on the bench, and my buddy Alex hands me a cold drink. “You’re a hero, man.” I laugh. “Nah, just doing my job.”
But deep down, I know it’s more than that. It’s about the people of Codlea. The streets, the stories, the moments that make this place home.
So yeah, today was wild. I’m beat, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Codlea, you crazy little town, you keep me on my toes!