We wandered the Old Town Pasadena alleys and took pictures. Old Town has great alleys that harbor secrets even now. We'd just come out of an alley parallel to Fair Oaks Avenue when a fire truck turned in. Within moments, a nice fireman walked toward us and asked if we were lost. "We're just exploring," we told him. So he invited us to explore Fire Station 31.
I'll let you visit Fire Station 31 to see all the little details. The Hiker tells the story differently but it's all true, even the part about her being taller.
L-R: That's me, then Firefighter/paramedic Captain Myron Cooper, the Altadena Hiker, Bellis and firefighter/EMT Carlos Delgado who helped the Captain show us around. Carlos even slid down the pole for us (he was too fast for my camera to catch him). He and Captain Cooper said they're always happy to have visitors, unless of course they have to go fight a fire. But more often than not they don't, so stop in. You want to hope Captain Cooper is there because he's so knowledgeable about the history of the Pasadena Fire Department. Many thanks to them both! We had a great time. And thanks to Daniel Nausha for taking this picture.
Bellis and I decided to get a cup of coffee but Hiker begged off and we said goodbye. As Bellis and I strolled north on Fair Oaks, we heard sirens. Could our timing really be that good?
The sirens stopped after about a block.
Could it be? That's where Castle Green is.
13 comments:
Hah! I look like I'm begging for attention and pulling on Captain Cooper's sleeve.
I think you look pretty. And tall.
How serendipitous! I work down in that area and have seen the fire trucks and firemen around, yet I've never been invited in to explore... Maybe I'm too short?
I think you should stop in, Susan. They'd love to show you around.
Our fire museum at Station 31 is wonderful! I encourage everyone to stop by to take a look. Firefighters at every station in Pasadena are always happy to have visitors.
I spent a wonderful all-nighter at 31 a few years ago when I did a ridealong with paramedics.
And I can tell you for certain that there's nothing better than a firehouse meal cooked with loving hands by Pasadena's finest!
They didn't invite us for dinner, Ann, but next time maybe I'll beg a little.
The boys and I went down to Fire Station 31 the other week, hoping for a tour, but they were all booked up. So we headed on over to Hooters. Got the whole tour. I just love when plans go awry!
I posted the link to this post on Facebook. This is from Erika Marrin, one of the Castle Green tour organizers:
Yes, as a matter if fact we did have paramedics at the castle green tour show up. But the person walked out of the building on their own accord. And by the way, the tour was the busiest we've ever had! Sorry, random blogger, but try another tour. It's worth it!
Hee hee, Mister Earl.
Ann, I'm so glad to hear no one at Castle Green was hurt! It was so weird to see the paramedics head out that way.
I've been on the Castle Green tour and I know it's worth it, which is why I wanted to go again. Not sure why she called me "random blogger," but I think the better part of valor is to leave it at that.
Ann, it was very nice of you to link to my post on Facebook. Thanks.
You lucky girls! What a fun thing to do.
And I am so jealous to see that nice fire station and modern equipment. After our recent Carmel fire, Israel found out just how woeful our firefighting capacity is.
Fire is a way of life around here, Dina. Brush fires are part of the climate, so we have to be prepared. Even so, these fire stations have experienced cutbacks due to the economy.
waaahhh my eye was caught by the vintage fire truck really stylish and awesome.
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