interview firefighters
Micaela Chancafe, Sergio Guzmán
1.How and when did you decide to become a fireman?
I decided to become a firefighter when I realize that like to keep people safe. But before to become a firefighter I did not thought that I would be one of them because I wanted to be a architect.
So, this was like a surprise.
2.Do you like to make yourself available this service?
Of course that I do , I like to save them and to say to their families or friends that they can have that person a long time so far.
3.How many years have you been working as a fireman?
I have been working as a firefighter 26 years ago.
4.What are your functions inside the headquarter?
We usually are training to be always prepared for a service
5.How long has the group association and the headquarters been?
I do not really remember, you should ask to the director of the quarter.
6.What would you like to change about the headquarter?
I would not change anything because our method works.
7.What was the worst thing that you have lived in your missions?
I would not say the worst, but once there was so many smoke that I couldn’t breath, so it really scared me.
8.When many people is in danger what person do you save first?
In that moment, you do not think of that. The only thing you care is to save them all the fastest you can go.
9.Last but not least, can you tell us a little anecdote while you were working as a firefighter?
Once I remember that I was saving a woman and you know the typical black cat? Well so… I was trying to find the cat anywhere and it was in front of me all the time.
10. How many people integrate in the headquarters?
Right now we are 12, but it depends.
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