grabbed his radio and called dispatch, “Engine 43 to dispatch. Firefighter down, requesting additional paramedic assistance over.”
“10-4 Engine 43. Will advise on paramedic ETA.” The emergency dispatcher said.
“Dispatch – Engine 43. Please inform the Fire Chief that Captain Miller has been taken into custody.”
Controlling his anger and disgust towards Officer DeLuca, Alex demanded to know, “What precinct are you taking him to?
“14,” Officer DeLuca said.
“Dispatch – Engine 43. Be advised. Captain Miller is being taken to police precinct 14.”
“10-4 Engine 43. Standby.”
Looking to notice that Troy successfully removed the car door and the paramedics were already caring for their patient, Alex refocused his attention onto Officer DeLuca and said, “Hope you got a good lawyer because camera man over here, got you on video. Alex walked away to check on Nick but it was now Susan’s turn to really give Officer DeLuca a piece of her mind.
Already having her microphone in hand, she confronted Officer DeLuca saying, “ Susan Taylor. Chicago News 7. Having witnessed and captured your actions on video during this rescue attempt, can you explain what reason would compel you to arrest Captain Miller of Engine Company 43 and forcefully knockdown one of his firefighters Nick Gates who is now unconscious?”
Knowing that he allowed his anger to get the best of him, Officer DeLuca hesitantly answered, “No comment at this time.”
Oh no! You’re not getting off that easy , thought Susan. “What is the charge against Captain Miller?”
“Obstructing justice.”
“How did you come to that conclusion? The only thing he was obstructing was a traffic lane to keep his men safe while answering a medical call.”
Noticing that a fellow patrolman was arriving on the scene to take over while he took Captain Miller down to the station, he replied, “No comment.”
Susan turned off her microphone, had James turn off the camera, stared at Officer DeLuca’s cold eyes and said, “You coward. I’m disgusted to know that there are men like you that carry a badge and a gun. Just remember this was all you’re doing and I hold you personally responsible for whatever happens to that firefighter.
Officer DeLuca, noticing that the camera was not on him any longer, simply smiled and walked towards the arriving patrolman. He shortly got into his patrol car and took Captain Miller to custody.
Noticing that Nick was still lying unconscious, Susan heard the sirens of the distant ambulance as it was making its way through rush hour traffic. Walking back over to Nick, Susan realized that Alex had removed his fireman’s coat so he wouldn’t overheat in the mid-August heat. Taking the coat and holding it up to provide some shade from the sun on Nicks face, Susan asked Alex, Why isn’t he waking up?”
“I don’t know.” Alex responded with concern. “He’s breathing, but he’s knocked out cold. We’ll know more once a doctor’s looked at him in the hospital.” All Susan could do was wait until the paramedics came to help Nick but she kept wake up Nick, please just wake up.
Chapter 26
Nick woke up on route to the hospital, thankful that the first person he saw was Susan.
“Hey, how are you feeling?” Susan asked gently.
“Like I got hit with a bat. Some cop pushed me down. Didn’t he?” Nick asked.
“He did and James caught it all on video.” Susan said
“What happened to the captain?”
“He was taken to precinct 14. Alex called to have the Fire Chief notified.”
“Good! The captain won’t be there long.” Looking at Susan with a grin “I’m happy you’re here with me.”
“What are friends for?” Susan smiled back and pointed out the rear window of the ambulance to show Nick that his fire house friends were following closely behind.
While waiting in the
“10-4 Engine 43. Will advise on paramedic ETA.” The emergency dispatcher said.
“Dispatch – Engine 43. Please inform the Fire Chief that Captain Miller has been taken into custody.”
Controlling his anger and disgust towards Officer DeLuca, Alex demanded to know, “What precinct are you taking him to?
“14,” Officer DeLuca said.
“Dispatch – Engine 43. Be advised. Captain Miller is being taken to police precinct 14.”
“10-4 Engine 43. Standby.”
Looking to notice that Troy successfully removed the car door and the paramedics were already caring for their patient, Alex refocused his attention onto Officer DeLuca and said, “Hope you got a good lawyer because camera man over here, got you on video. Alex walked away to check on Nick but it was now Susan’s turn to really give Officer DeLuca a piece of her mind.
Already having her microphone in hand, she confronted Officer DeLuca saying, “ Susan Taylor. Chicago News 7. Having witnessed and captured your actions on video during this rescue attempt, can you explain what reason would compel you to arrest Captain Miller of Engine Company 43 and forcefully knockdown one of his firefighters Nick Gates who is now unconscious?”
Knowing that he allowed his anger to get the best of him, Officer DeLuca hesitantly answered, “No comment at this time.”
Oh no! You’re not getting off that easy , thought Susan. “What is the charge against Captain Miller?”
“Obstructing justice.”
“How did you come to that conclusion? The only thing he was obstructing was a traffic lane to keep his men safe while answering a medical call.”
Noticing that a fellow patrolman was arriving on the scene to take over while he took Captain Miller down to the station, he replied, “No comment.”
Susan turned off her microphone, had James turn off the camera, stared at Officer DeLuca’s cold eyes and said, “You coward. I’m disgusted to know that there are men like you that carry a badge and a gun. Just remember this was all you’re doing and I hold you personally responsible for whatever happens to that firefighter.
Officer DeLuca, noticing that the camera was not on him any longer, simply smiled and walked towards the arriving patrolman. He shortly got into his patrol car and took Captain Miller to custody.
Noticing that Nick was still lying unconscious, Susan heard the sirens of the distant ambulance as it was making its way through rush hour traffic. Walking back over to Nick, Susan realized that Alex had removed his fireman’s coat so he wouldn’t overheat in the mid-August heat. Taking the coat and holding it up to provide some shade from the sun on Nicks face, Susan asked Alex, Why isn’t he waking up?”
“I don’t know.” Alex responded with concern. “He’s breathing, but he’s knocked out cold. We’ll know more once a doctor’s looked at him in the hospital.” All Susan could do was wait until the paramedics came to help Nick but she kept wake up Nick, please just wake up.
Chapter 26
Nick woke up on route to the hospital, thankful that the first person he saw was Susan.
“Hey, how are you feeling?” Susan asked gently.
“Like I got hit with a bat. Some cop pushed me down. Didn’t he?” Nick asked.
“He did and James caught it all on video.” Susan said
“What happened to the captain?”
“He was taken to precinct 14. Alex called to have the Fire Chief notified.”
“Good! The captain won’t be there long.” Looking at Susan with a grin “I’m happy you’re here with me.”
“What are friends for?” Susan smiled back and pointed out the rear window of the ambulance to show Nick that his fire house friends were following closely behind.
While waiting in the
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