Fire truck trouble

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During my rookie year at the fire department I was very eager to impress everyone with my firefighting skills. Being the only female at my department,it was even more important that I look "competent".

One day we got toned out for a fire and I rushed to get geared up and ready to go. I ran across the apparatus bay towards the engine.......and tripped! I slid across the floor and ended up under the engine. My captain looks under at me and says (straight faced mind you) "No rookie! We ride INSIDE.........."!

15 years and a lot of promotions later I still get red faced when that one comes up.....especially when it's during a training session with MY rookies. Seems someone always has to mention it!!!