Fighting fires is a difficult job. There is a lot of work involved, and it can be very stressful for the professional firefighters. If you have been looking for funny fiction books, you may not think of firefighting as a possible subject. However, there are several firefighter novels out there that take a look at the lighter side of firefighting. One example is ‘The Fire Club’, which follows a group of firefighters on their journey and has a humorous take. In honor of this and other firefighter novels, read some secrets about the fire department.
They prank each other during downtime
Firefighters have one of the most mentally, emotionally, and physically challenging jobs. Therefore, it shouldn’t surprise you that they try to have fun whenever they can. There is not much downtime in the life of the firefighter, but when there is, you can be sure they are coming up with pranks to make each other laugh.
Most pranks are simple, harmless pranks designed for a quick laugh. Others are more involved and can span several days. Still others are pranks that most closely resemble what goes on in a fraternity. It all depends on the imagination of the firefighters.
They consider themselves family
Firefighter shifts can last for up to 24 hours, so it doesn’t take long for department members to form strong bonds. They see things on the job that many people will never see, and this brings them closer together. Firefighters share meals during the holidays, meet each other’s spouses and children, and consider themselves a family.
They have a rivalry with the police department
Many movies and books depict a rivalry between the local fire and police departments, and in many areas, this is true. One of the most well-known is the one between the NYPD and FDNY, which have a lot of overlap in the services they provide. But this rivalry can also be found in smaller cities and towns. For the most part, it is a friendly rivalry, with the two departments joking with each other.
The reason why the rivalry exists is because most calls are not related to fires, so it may not be clear which department is in charge of the scene. At the end of the day, both departments know they are working for the same results.
The next time you are searching for funny fiction books, pick up ‘The Fire Club’ and other humorous firefighter novels. You are sure to have a fun time reading these works.