at the end of this loneliness

I love the content, and it's educational and protective, so you guys get a gold star in my book.

Well we appreciate that! Nothing like being fun AND safe!

Don't think you have to worry about that. He can probably get himself out of [...] sticky situations as easily as he gets into them. [...] Ah. Heard about those angsty teen years. My kid never made it to How old is she now? [...] Getting your partner to do it for you seems like cheating.

True, he's a very capable man! Just as his partner AND lieutenant, his situations end up being my situations so I'm tryna make sure he doesn't get into them in the first place! [...] She's dead 17. She died Real angsty, that age! [...] It IS cheating, thanks for the validation.

Yeah, that's him. [user stares at the wall for a minute.] He's on my good side. Sure. [...] Your daughter ever come by to judge what they make, too? Seems like she'd be the expert. Could say whether you're really the best cook there or not, I bet.

Phew! Good to hear, didn't wanna have to bail him out of any sticky situations. [...] Ah, not really, no. She stopped bothering to come coming by the station once she got into her real angsty teen years. Can't really count the station events either, since I'm sure some of our folks were getting their chefy partners to cook in their place, haha.

Kelly [...] something. [user doesn't know kelly's last name, but figures there's probably only one kelly there.] You just cook chili, or you cook other stuff, too?

Brooks!! I believe you're talking 'bout my dear partner Kelly Brooks :) Here's crossing my fingers that he's on your good side 🤞🏻 I cook plenty of other things, my repertoire is real diverse if I do say so myself. My daughter was a serious foodie growing up so we were always trying out new things. I share it with my station family now of course.

Oh. Know a guy who works there. You take turns doing the cooking, or is it always on you?

Oh! What's his name?? We do take turns but...some of us are more skilled than others! Not to toot my own horn but I'm one of the fav cooks 'round here or they feel bad for me, who knows.

Big household? [user reads 'station' and squints a little.] What kind of station? [...] I don't want 10 people in my apartment.

[user feels sick. she wants to delete her password again.] Nah, I'm talking about the fire station! East side of town. Someone's gotta make sure that everyone's well fed. I'd much rather do it myself then have 'em starve to death on someone else's watch.

Wow. I'm really feeling the pride spirit and also my fear of open flames is definitely stronger now.

I mean it's good to be a bit scared, means you'll be more cautious with it. But there's no need to fear! That's what the WRFD is here for, hon :)

Who runs these fire department socials, because they need a raise.

We all pitch in when we can, a real collaboration of voices! Some people (me) seem to hit it out of the park more than others though (Brooks) (my unnamed colleagues).

I had figured fires weren't as much of a concern around here then it might be in like California or somewhere else that's hot and dry; but do you guys get a lot of them? I mean, good reminder regardless

Not necessarily wildfires like down in Cali, but there's plenty of other reasons why it'd pop up! Electrical, neglected flame, someone who thinks it's funny to set a bush on fire in the woods for no reason, etc, etc.

Whoever the fuck wrote this ad copy, I've been laughing about it for days. Some fucking vine level meme energy on this post.

Vine, I remember that! Do you think this would do well on the TikTok?? The WRFD is tryna up their social presence!

I don't think this was doing what you guys intended [...] Real missed opportunity to make a "flaming" Man, I should really do more with the "flaming" thing considering Thanks for the reminder, I think! I'm assuming this is a message of solidarity from the FD, which is cool to see!

Sure is! We accept everyone 'round here :) So are you and Kelly

So true!!! Fire is kinda iconic for that. Like, what can't she do?

Uh, right, but only kinda! We can't hype "her" up like that all of the time!

You're proud too What's What are you proud Why [user is realizing this is a month to be proud, unsure of what]

It's not a purposeful fear tactic, it's just facts! But yes, unfortunately some people will only take their safety seriously if I scare the crap out of them first.

Dude, this is the most metal PSA I've ever seen. "Happy Pride, don't burn to death." They should put you in charge of t-shirts.

Well I'm sure glad it went over well! [user didn't expect so many people to react to the post, she didn't log on for a month because she got scared] I know Pride is over now, but do you think folks would actually buy this merch??

[pm] Don't think there's much in the way of thoughts goin' through her head, Lieutenant. Christ, I'm still pickin' the foil out of my teeth. Thought it was a prank, a weird show of camaraderie. Turns out, I was just the first victim. [...] She should stick to breakin' down doors.

[pm] As the first victim, thanks for warning us btw! That was sarcasm. You didn't warn us. You dragged us down with you. How could you do that to your new lieutenant.

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Hell yeah I do! You're looking at the main cook of the household, plus I do a lot of cooking for my guys down at the station. If you ever need a pot of chilli that feeds at least 10 people, I'm your gal!