Lucky Princess Fire (Boat)

I walk into David's office, in shorts and metallica T-Shirt with my laptop getting ready to discuss logistics and 3rd quarter budget issues.

After a debate I watch as David get's up. :I'm goign to get some more coffee so we can sort this all out." He says as I go over some sheets looking for a math mistake that's throwing off our numbers. As he steps out the phone rings, I pick it up,

"Captain Raven, ERT can I help you?" I ask plietly.

"This is Chief Turnblad, I need to speak to Burke, we have a situation." Was the response that echoed from the phone.

Just then Burke came through the door with a mug. I hand him the phone. I watch as his expression changed. "Turn on the news" He mouthed while agreeing to the person on the other end of the phone. I turned on the large screen that faced Burke's desk and swithched it to local news.

I watched, although muted, of a televised image of what looked to be a structure burning out of control. The camera zoomed out just as Burke hung up the phone.

"Jesus Christ, it's the Lucky Princess." I say and turn it up. as the camera jumped to a on the ground news caster.

"This is Brad Kidvue, and behind me here at the Phoxlind Docks is the world's largest Cruise ship, there has been a massive catastrophy, a-as you can see behind me it's mostly engulfed in flames. Police chief Donald Jackson has commented that there are at least 200 passengers and staff unnacounted for but they could be anywhere around me."

I look at David, "We're screwed." I say and then take off running to the fire station.

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Time: 20:00
Weather: Thick Smoke has enveloped the area around the ship, visibility is poor.
Restrictions: 200 people or so, no one liners and don't rush this. You rush this I will kill you.
USE THE CHAT BOX/PM FOR OOC AND OTHER CHAT.
Special orders: Will go throughout the call.

OSC: E.Raven

*I pull the squad up onscene to see the entire boat engulfed in flames. I turn off some lights, put on some steady burns, and get out.*

'Woah...'

I get out of the truck, people are staggering away in various conditions of burns. The Jay hadn't arrived yet. City ambulance crews were rushing around as embers filled the sky. Then over the din I could hear the Jay Hawk on approach, I grabbed my breathing apparatus and wait for rescue 1 by helping out the injured.

"Davis and Florian, pull a hard suction hose get ready to help the pumper."

'Copy that. We'll head in for SAR when we're done unless the pumper needs help.'

*I go and get a hard suction line off the truck. I roll it out.*

"Stand by, Coast Guard chopper should be ready shortly. I repeat, standby at opposite dock, USCG Chopper is waiting for HRES entry team"

I check that toggle on my EAT

*I open the window so I can see the flames as we roll through town. Traffic is thick as molassass and the sirens are barley moving the cars apart. As we pass a blue Colbalt I see a couple kids open the window and flip the bird to me as we crawl by, I return a friendly wave and get confused looks.

*I run a hard suction hose from the water to the squad. I charge it while Jansen rolls out hose to connect to the pumper.*

" Pump-11 to Squad 1 OSC say again where are we to stage at? "

* I look over at Tim who is busy dodging in and out of traffic. *

' Tim if we get no response from the Squad then pull up in front of them wherever that may be we can start our job from there. Ok u guys listen up.
Tim / John / Casey: set up the deck gun Casey your manning it. John / Tim each of you grab a High Rise Pack, make sure u guys have plenty of air.
Nicholas: Grab a High Rise pack and make sure ur air is sufficient. also i need u manning a tool so grab an axe or Halligan your choice and get with Matthews.
Jack: your with me on Rescue ops. Make certain our ALS material is good to go, guys we'll all enter together and start our suppression but if somethng changes then Matthews your to take the crew and continue the attack while Jack and I look for patients inside. no matter what keep attacking the fire when u find it. '

* I lean forward and put my turnout coat on, fasten it up and put my SCBA on. *

" Pump-11 to Squad 1 OSC we are 6 minutes out. "

'Alright guys lets move!'
*As we pull out of the station, I look both ways and look into the sky seeing a light burning in the distance. I switch the siren to priority and press the horn to make people move out of the way. I start to strap up my scba to my back and tighten the straps up.*
'Ok... so we have a huge fire going on on a ship and we have mayday calls by 2 firefighters already put out. We're getting on the coast guard heli so bring whatever you can because we're not going back to the truck anytime soon so Mitch, get the RIT equipment and Moon, get your HRES gear on and get the irons too.'
"Rescue 1 on scene preparing to rendezvous with Squad 1."
*We pull up on scene and my jaw goes down for a moment. I then close my mouth and jump out as soon as we stop. I get the tnt tool from under my seat and go for the search rope. I then wait for my guys to get themselves together also so I can head over to the Squad.*

*I connect the hose to the squad and Florian pulls it out farther. I wait for the pumper to roll up so I can connect it to the pumper.*

"Raven to rescue one I'm going to want to have a jump cushion ready, have two of your guys sweep the water so we can make jumps or send in a rescue boat." I say, and spin around. "Pumper 11, I want an interior status when you guys make first entry."

*While I wait for the pumper, I get out my SCBA and put on my tank. I keep my mask off for now. I head back over to the hose and hear the pumper getting close.*

" Pump-11 Copies OSC. "

' U guys hear that we're 1st on the boat. Make sure everything is tight and together I want this to be our finest moment here. no exceptions. '

*I pull my bag out from under my, I open it up and start sorting though the bag making sure the bag is well stocked. I turn my attenion to the O2 bag and check to be sure I don't need a different bottle. It all looks good.

'Lt. I'm good to go!'

*I turn around and see the blue car is now following us through traffic, I can't quite make out the plant numbers though.

* The engine begins to pull up on scene, Tim cuts the Siren off and we start making our way through the maze of emergency vehicles to get up next to the squad. *

' Ok guys u know what we need to do, get everything ready then rendeveau with me. also make sure EVERYBODY has a radio and for god sake Stick together NOBODY get seperated. '

" COPA..... Pump-11 on Scene. "

* The engine comes to a stop, i throw open my door and jump out. I start walking over to Raven who looks a Little on the overwhelmed side. *

' Hey Ewan, i got my guys getting their stuff ready now and your squad is hooking up to us now. '

*I run over to the pumper and hook up the line to their truck. I screw all the couplings together and head back to the squad. I grab some tools and put on my mask.*

I let out a huge sigh before saying..."Squad 1 heading inside for SAR."

*I stare at the boat and slowly make my way towards the entrance with Jansen right behind me.*

*As I drive down i see the glow of the flames reflecting off the smoke.*
"STO on scene"
*I pull up near Ewans rig.*

"Hey Raven, what we got here?"

*I grab a radio from the charge station and put on my shoulder strap of my SCBA. I put my mask on and get out of the truck. I can smell the thick smoke the fills ther air, and can taste the diesel that is burning. I see on scene crews are already at work cooling the steel buildings that line the docks. I snap out of my daze and turn to the truck and get my ALS bag and o2 bag throughing them on seperate shoulders. I walk over to where Floan and Raven are meeting.

*I arrive at the door and see some smoke starting to build up at the ceiling. Then I look at Jansen.*

'This is it bud, let's go!'

*I walk into the boat.*

"Nothing much just a big ass cruise ship burning out of control. While I'm on the boat during this rescue I need you to run stuff here. That cool?" I say and check my regulator and look around for Cressler.

"Raven to Floan, we're going to start SAR."

"Rodger that Hannahan."

While securing the the truck so it doesn't move, I look at the smoke pouring from the ship. I pull the RIT equipment out of the truck as Hannahan ordered me to, I also grab my ALS equipment aswell as a backboard and some oxygen. I also get my turnout jacket and put my SCBA over my shoulder aswell; just in case I need it. And I grab an extra radio if mine runs out.

*I walk with Hannahan*


"Phew; I think I got everything. What's next?"

*I walk into the first room and open the door. There's nobody there so I keep moving on.*

*I grab my turnout jacket out of a compartment and my helmet*
"Sounds nice, nothing too out of control about an out of control fire."
*I grab a camera and some paper, take a picture and document the time and all of the information i have about the cruise ship at the time (which would be very little), and the number of units with crew counts.*
"Keep me updated on changes, I'll be keeping track and documenting whats goin on from this side.*

*As I turn on to Border Rd. I have to stop short. There is no where for me to go, all the vehicles in front of me are stop and no one is in them. Everyone is looking straight up at the colum of flames and smoke rising at least 100 feet in to the air. I hit the air horn again but no one is moving. I put the truck in reverse and move back to the interstate and go to Tulip St. and connect to Ocean Ave. As I pull in to the docks I see an inferno coming from the fire and an over whelmed EMS commander at the triage area. I pull us in to the Triage area and put the truck in park, pull the parking brake, and turn on the anti theft system. I walk over to the commander who throws his equipment at me and says, "Thank god the feds are here. You can have this mess of a scene and Ill take care of my men."*

*I grab my portable from the truck and key up the radio.*

"RA1 is on scene at triage, FF/PM Hutchison in command of EMS, requesting ERT EMS, EDRC, and MCI bus be dispatched. PEMS will be handling Triage with assistance from RA1."

*I adjust and tighten my SCBA straps as I jump off the truck and turn my radio on.*



'Well probie, you are going to get broke in good!'



*I start helping Tim and Casey set up the deck gun.*

'Ok, get the jump cushion out while me and Moon will check the water. You think you can do that by yourself?'
@ Moon 'Moon, get those stuff ready and help me check the water for victims.'
*I go back to the truck and grab some portable lights, set them near the water and turn them on. I also set up a light near the expected spot of the cushion so vics can see it.*
(I have to go guys. Will be on tomorrow. Raven you can control my team until I come back.)

Edited

*I turn off the Trulit Interpass onto Fifth, blowing the airhorn.*

"Marshall, when we get there, it's gonna be big. If it's anything like the Phoxlind Attacks, there's gonna be embers blowing through the air and maybe down your shirt, so grab a turnout coat out of the cabinet. Oh, and welcome to ERT!"

*I grin.*

Edited

*I check my air, see it is full, and run around the truck to grab a hi-rise pack. I go over and grab a Halligan.*
'Matthews, you good? Swears under breath. This will be a hell of a good call!'

*I pull up in the triage area.*

* i get out of the truck and finish putting my gear on, grab a SCBA and a high rise pack*

" matthews to floan, i heard the only way on to the boat is blocked off now, are we awaiting the ladder to get us up there?"

* i stand back and get a good look at the boat so i can attempt to know what i'll be dealing with in there*

' man nicholas, this isnt gonna be good'

" Pump-11 Command copies Raven We'll be behind you with the lines. "

' No there is a way now Tim, we'll follow the exact same route as the squad, also guys i want at least 2 people carrying a can of high vis either red or pink or orange sqray paint, once we start clearing the rooms and start venting them i want the doors sprayed so we know where we have been and more important the crews behind us know where not to check. '

* I walk over to the Engine and grab my Halligan and start getting my straps tightened on my air pack. I look around and see that the res to fmy crew is assembled and ready to go in so i walk over and kneel next to casey who is already hitting the boat with the deck gun. *

' Alright Casey we'll be back shortly, i'll rotate who is on this so you can get some action in there too. '

* I give him apat on the shoulder and stand back up. I motion fo rthe rest of my crew to follo wme as I start walking towards the entrance to the ship. *

As I walk behind Davis with my halligan, I tap Chuck on the shoulder.
'Dude, you missed a door over here, lemme check it'

I Check the door for heat and open the door 'FIRE DEPARTMENT! ANYBODY IN HERE?'
There is no response so I check with the TIC, no signs of body heat, me and Davis quickly search the room
and find nothing. 'Let's move further'

*We start to check the sides of the ship using the our smaller and larger portable flashlights but after 5 minutes of diligent searching, we find none. I turn off my flashlight but keep the portables on just in case and go over to Mitch to help him. We fill up the air cushion and make sure it stable enough to jump on.*
'Alright guys, grab your stuff and Im going to see if Raven needs us now. Moon go straight to Raven because he may need you the most because your HRES.'
"Rescue 1 to Squad 1 Raven with the update. Cushion is out and from what we see, there is no one in the water at this time. Cressler is being sent over too. Do you want US to start SAR ops or stay out here and help with victims as I send Cressler in only?"

"Raven to Hannahan, I want a status of the reception area inside the ship that's going to be our main artery through the ship, do SAR while you get there. PFD has just made entry by ladder onto the floor you guys are, expect extinguishing support."

"10-4 Raven."
'Alright Mitch, Moon come with me. Lets go.'
*We go to the ladder on the cruise ship and climb up.*
'Alright, I'm going to wrap this search rope around my waist. so if you check any rooms, let me know first so you can hold on to one end.'
*I get the search rope and tie it around my waist and get ready to start searching for people.*
'You guys ready?'
"Rescue 1 to Squad 1 Raven, we're near the lift section of the ship and we'll make our way towards the reception area. It may take us a while just in case we find someone, we're going to have to help them back out."
*I look back at the PFD guys who are behind me and as they tell me I'm ready, I look ahead of me then at Moon and Mitch to make sure they're ready to go.*

*I walk around the the truck and slide open a door. I dig under somestuff and find three bottles of paint, orange and yellow. I walk back to the group and see Floan talking to Casey. I give the orange can to Tim and I take the yellow can.

'There you are Tim. Now lets go.'

*I start following Floan towards the ship asking myself... Why am I a firefighter again, as the ship burns with a colum of flame leaping into the sky. I go on air as we begin to go up the bridge put in place for us. I turn on my chest and helmet light so I can see through the night and smoke.

*Jansen and I keep moving forward. I look through more doors and find nothing except smoke and fire. I open the next door with my halligan and feel around. I find something and look closer. I see that it's a body.*

'Hey, we got one!'

*He's unconcious and barely breathing, so I throw him over my shoulder and walk out of the ship.*

"Daivs to EMS, I have a red. Unconcious, barely breathing. Probably smoke inhalation."

*Our Engine crew makes entry together. Matthews and I find a Standpipe, and attach our lines to it. *

'Let's put some fire out!!!'

*After I get the deck gun set up, I grab a hi-rise pack and TNT tool and follow the rest of the guys to the ship.*



''Alright boys, lets do this.'

' floan, you think the paint is a good idea, i mean it is flammable, shouldnt we wait to bring it in until we overhaul it?'

* i grab a highrise pack and throw it over my shoulder and head in*

* i find the standpipe and charge my line*

" floan, nicholas and matthews have water"

A Guy stands next to the boat and take's Pictures

* Matthews and I begin to extinguish a fire at the end of the hallway.*

*We start our way down the hallway with people running at us trying to fin their way out.*
'Please go to the firefighters behind us. They will escort you to the exit.'
"Rescue 1 to Squad 1, we're on the deck still halfway to the reception area."
*All of a sudden, an old lady falls in front of me and sadly, as the saying goes, can't get up. I kneel down and ask her if she's ok.*
I'm fine but my hip hurts so badly.
'Ok, we're going to get you to safety.'
*One of the PFD guys not holding anything comes up and gently takes the old woman to the ladder and helps her down*
'Alright, lets roll guys.'
*We go forward and come up on some doors that are closed.*
'Lets check these door really quickly, just bag on them as we go along.'
*I start to bang on the doors as I walk forward towards the reception area.*

*We get on the bow of the ship. We group up and start down the far halway checking room 201 first with everyone seemingly evacuated. We continue down the hall checking rooms 203, 205 and not yet seeing any sign of fire or people. I take my spray paint and mark the rooms with giant Xs showing the rooms have been searched. Then I walk into room 207 I call out FIRE DEPARTMENT as I walk through the room checking inbetween beds, in the bathroom, and in the closet but I don't find anyone so i walk back out and with my paint spray another giant X on the door.

'Well guys, so far so good.'

* I turn around and see Anders finish checking some rooms.*
'Anders, you got any fire in those rooms?'

*I switch my radio from the EMS profile to the Fire profile and Key up the mic after hearing a break in the transmitions.*
"EMS Command to OSC, any reports of HazMats we need to be aware of at this time?"

I listen on the all hands channel,
"This is Captain Truman Wright, everyone brace!" Comes a voice, I pause from helping two PEMS members and look up just in time to see a life boat's winch sheer off, causing the small ship to become a deadly wrecking ball as it plows into a row of cabins and narrowly avoids a PFD ladder truck. Part of the ship rocks, and debris from the cabins falls and lands on the truck, rocking it and putting a strain on the stabilizers. The rig shifts as one half of the PFD truck goes over the water.

Stunned for a second I hear shouts over the command channel. Then there is a pause as I hear someone ask "Repeat that last?"

"Captain Truman, that truck was our way on here."

I get on the horn "Truman, squad one ERT, we have a life net about 100 yards from where you're at, just past reception, can you make it physically?"

"Yeah I think we can, we have one member with light injuries, but we need a crew to help extinguishing ops."

"Hold on I'm going to see what I can do."

I pull up my mini EAT and look at the deck plan. I swear as I see the crew will have to go through the epicenter. "Middle is a no go, too unsafe." I walk over to the command center and look at the TV with news chopper circling above.

"Chief, I can get a rescue team in there with high rise packs, but they're going to have to go in from the top. I don't know how much time we have but are there any resources that we could use to get up there? I ask.

"I got a forest helicopter coming back from the brush fire in the mountains, it'll only have enough fuel for one drop though." He says looking at me with a lazy eye.

"Alright ETA?" I ask

"Five minutes." He says.

"All right." I say and switch to my TAC channel. "Rescue one, cease your operations, I need you to do a high angle rope in into cabins with high rise packs and escort the trapped PFD members to the stern. I'm going to reroute our jay hawk to pick you guys up, Cressler and I will take the jump cushion down.

((Don't get ahead of us, when we get the other two firefighters in the chopper is when you should get to the stern.))

*As the ship rocks, I lean on the hallway wall. As it ends I look around at some people and cabins. Everything looks alright from this way so I call out to my guys.*
'You alright Mitch? We're heading to the back of this thing. C'mon.'
"Rescue 1 Squad 1, I copy. We're moving towards the back of the ship."
*I straighten myself out, getting my thoughts together then I start my way towards the stern. I look back occasionally to make sure Mitch is still with me as I slowly walk through the open deck. People are stumbling all around me, screaming and yelling wondering where to go. I too am confused a bit as to whats happening and this will turn out but I keep my head for the moment and try to keep myself going in the right direction.*
(I hear ya Raven)