Last night was test night. We did some review, then took the test. 30 questions, a few true/false, the rest multiple-choice. They graded the tests right there, and I passed, getting only one wrong out of the 30.
We took a break, then went outside for the practical part, which was getting our gear on in less than 60 seconds. I got everything on my first try, except for my neck strap, which I had plenty of time for, but couldn't find the Velcro. 2nd try worked fine, though, and I passed.
Afterwards, we went back inside, got our books signed (indicating that we passed the practicals and written test), and discussed the schedule for the next module.
The Essentials course is broken into four modules: Intro (which I just finished), Support, Exterior and Interior. We'll start the Support module in two weeks, with classes on Tue and Thu, and some Saturdays. (So we get a week off, although I'll just go to our local training night next Tue.) Intro was 16 hours, Support will be 48; we'll learn how to do hose lays, work with ladders, etc. Should be fun.
After we got let out, we went back to put our gear up, and I signed up for standby for the fireworks on the 4th. We will have one engine at the park and the other engine and squad at the launch site for the fireworks. With a little luck, Wife and Kids will be able to join me there, and I'll get Wife to take a picture of me in my gear. We'll see...
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