[b]Chief Unser - [i]Before the Alarm[/i][/b]

Just about thirty minutes before the alarm went off, the Chief sat quietly in his office, waving at his firefighters as they entered the house. Sometimes he waved, other times he just nodded in welcome. He was reading over some paperwork demanding affirmative action in regards to a paramedics actions during a certain call. Just the week before, Ambulance 61 was called into a scene where two young children were hit by a car. Both children were of African American race and conscious when the paramedics arrived. Colin and Gabrielle were the first to arrive. Information before the Chief said that Colin refused to oblige by the mother's wishes to not provide care. She refused to allow the male paramedic to help her children. From what the report informs, it seemed as though Colin went against the mother's wishes and provided needed care - not taking consideration for refused consent. This went to the higher ups and has now become the Chief's problem to deal with. Paperwork says that Colin Hampton is to be present at trial and have his license possibly suspended for a certain period of time. 

These were the things that the Chief had to deal with daily. Unknown to his crew, he actually [i]does[/i] work in his office, not just sit there and read all day. Most of his job - aside from actual calls - took place in that small square office of his. And usually, it was all dilemma that had to do with his personnel. Some things never come to light, but some do. This problem with Colin will be one of those that has to be handled in the light of day. It's not something the Chief can just make disappear. The mother of the children is suing the city for negligence. Her case embodies her inability to pay medical treatment due to the lack of job and so it is going to the court. At this point the only one that knows is the chief, but it will have to get settled before things keep moving forward. 

[b][i]2661 Oak Street[/i][/b]

After arriving at the scene alongside Lt. McKenna, the chief quickly exited his vehicle and prepared for action. Though he wasn't in charge of physically putting the fire out and providing the best possible care to any victims, he still played a big role in the EMS system. He overlooked all the processes and actions of his team, making sure that they were all on the same page at all times. "Lt. Denney, status? Is the third floor clear?" he asked via the radio strapped to the collar of his fire-proof coat. 

He watched as Anderson rushed up the ladder to help the child in need, watching his firefighters take all precaution methods. The third member of rescue squad had taken jurisdiction of the ladder's controls, making sure it aided in keeping the balcony from collapsing. It was sometimes difficult to see everything that was going on, especially when one wasn't inside being a part of the action. "Candidate! Get the pump ready for use on the truck. Once Lt. Denney gives me the clear, you get up there, let's get this fire under control" the Chief commanded as he looked at the entrance of the building, watching as some tenants came out unharmed, others not so lucky. 

The Chief then got back on his radio and called for a second ambulance, believing it was the best call at the moment. With one of the two paramedics inside the facility, they were going to need more personnel to help the wounded victims. "This is Chief Dennis Unser of Station 51 calling for back up on 2661 Oak Street. We have three wounded victims in need of immediate hospital care." And after receiving word that they were sending another ambulance, the Chief returned to the situation at hand. "Denney, I need you and your personnel out of there as fast as possible, getting the pumper ready for use" the Chief radioed, advising his Lieutenant to hurry and finish the surveillance. He then switched frequencies to contact Anderson. "Is the boy ready for extraction yet? We need to clear the balcony now, were ready to start the hoses" he informed the firefighter. 

Chief Unser was used to being prepared for the worst-case-scenarios. In that way, he would never be able to be surprised by any incidents. He attempted his best to follow every precaution in order to provide the best service and bring everyone home. With no blood relatives, his family had become his team. In his mind, even if he had blood relatives, his team would still be his family. They were the ones that drive him to come to work everyday and do his best. His job is to ensure the safety of his family, his friends, and the people of Chicago. And this wasn't just his duty, this was the duty of Firehouse 51.