Fire Fighter Haley Madison

One of the most important aspects when designing a character in the fire fighting profession is to show the family history. That is why I chose to have the character of Haley Madison come from a long history of Irish fire fighters. In addition, her character is designed to be a competent fire fighter who has great compassion. The typical and true example of a fire fighter is found in the character of Fire Fighter Haley Madison.

Fire Fighter Kim Trella

I wanted to develop a fire fighter character with a unique aspect and outlook, so that is where Kim Trella came from. Her character isn't the typical fire fighter, even though she wants to be. Instead I developed her character as a volunteer. This way readers could also see what fire fighting is like for those who are holding regular nine-to-five jobs one minute and the next are racing towards a fully involved building fire. Kim Trella's character portrays the giving nature of these volunteers who willing do the job because they have a desire to help people.

Engine Six

Engine companies have four individuals: an officer, a pump operator and two fire fighters. The two fire fighters are referred to as the "lead off man" and the "pipe man". A "lead off man" will get off the engine at the nearest hydrant and pull off several length of hydrant connection hose. He or she connects the hose to the hydrant and then the engine would proceed to the building. The officer and "pipe man" will grab a fire hose and head into the building. The pump operator will connect the hose line from the hydrant to the engine and then signal the "lead off man" to start the water. After starting the water the "lead off man" will join the other two inside the building.

In my book and series I have two characters who work on Engine Six. Fire Fighter Haley Madison and Kim Trella. For their profiles see the right hand side of the page.