Fire Escape
An elite firefighter must choose between the promise of riches or the fire in his belly
By Eric W. Gershman
Literary Fiction, 15 minutes
A six-alarm fire went off when 'Danger' Dan Grossman was 150 miles away and traveling in the opposite direction. Of course, it had to happen on the same day as a meeting that was supposed to change his life.
“Can you Waze that call for me?” Danger asked his fiance. Her feet were propped on the truck's dash.
“It's up in Santa Barbara," said Samantha. "The old people’s home on Pine, the fancy one. I am so excited for today, Dan. This is going to be great. Thank you for agreeing to this.” She picked up the two-way radio before throwing it down on the seat like a leftover fast-food burger.
“Did I have a choice?”
“Of course you do, Baby. It’s going to be great. Trust this.” She squeezed his hand.
The radio crackled to life. “Engine 2, Ladder 3. 112 South Pine, Santa Barbara. Cross street, East Main. Eight-story structure. 120 persons inside, and animals. All-hands assignment.”