We're From The Fire Department, And We're Here To Help You

Here's a good story about our local fire department.

A transformer burned out on my property, and set the pole on fire. I

did the 911 thing, and the Keystone Firemen showed up. Well, they

debated about 3-5 minutes on how best to put it out. I watched in

astonishment as they unreeled the water hoses.

Now, I'm no novice to fire fighting -- I went through all the

requisite Navy classes on fire fighting, not to mention C-P-R

classes. I asked them just what the heck they were doing.

"Putting out the fire!" came the equally astonished reply.

"But, you don't use water to put out an electrical fire. Any

five-year-old can tell you that."

"Sure," came the reply, "but the pole is made out of wood!"

I kid you not. They let loose with the 3-inch hose and I ran like

the wind in the *opposite* direction.

<BOOM!> went the by-now white-hot transformer from the thermal shock

of having water roughly 1000 degrees cooler hit it. The area went

dark, and 6 fire-fighters stood in horror at the result.

I made instant enemies when I gave them this motto: