“Proud To Be A Fireman” (drama) 1 minute

Character: BOB
Description: Bob talks about the feeling he gets knowing he is a firemen.
Gender: Male
Age:  35    

I love these guys.  They are truly my brothers.  When we call one another a brother, it’s for real.  We are willing to die for one another.  I don’t think human beings can get any closer, when they are willing to die for each-other.  That’s what it’s all about, saving lives.

I became a fireman because the idea of being one gave me a sense of belonging to something bigger than myself.  This may sound weird but, I feel that God gave me this as a calling, a sense of purpose in my life.  I grew up being a wild man, I always had a rush for excitement, a rush for the extreme, but it’s not why I’m doing what I’m doing now.  Sure, I get the thrills but it’s for different reasons. 

I first realized I wanted to be a firemen when I was a kid and my class went on a school trip to a firehouse company.  I remember the firemen doing all of these cool slides down the pole with no hands and upside down.  It was amazing.  They became my idols and whenever I saw a firetruck, I always had the urge to follow it on my bike.

I’m proud to do what I do.  It calms my soul and I have no regrets, even if one day I lose my life.