A "Code 3" according my sources (Uncle Brad) is a code situation that involves lights and sirens on emergency vehicles. We had a Code 3 situation in Draper today due to a brush fire near our house. Actually, it was right up the mountain from where Brad and Jenn live for those who know them. Jackson pointed the smoke out to me when we were driving home from our errands. 5 minutes later, it had turned into a serious fire! So, of course, Brad and Justin raced home from work to be a part of the action. Not only did we observe the action from Brad's house, but he proceeded to take us to the main headquarters for all emergency personnel! When I asked him if it was okay that we were there (surrounded by police cars, news people, helicopters) he said, "they'll ask us to leave if they don't want us here." Well, eventually, that's exactly what happened; but not before Brad and Justin could get in a round of questioning! Needless to say, we had an exciting afternoon taking our kids on a "Code 3" situation!
The helicopter in the background had just landed--it eventually left while we were there to go and dump water on the fire.
Right in the heart of the action--Headquarters for the emergency personnel! Cade, Brad and JacksonI think Justin and Uncle Brad missed their calling in life--they get way to excited to be involved in situtations like this. On a more serious note, this fire situation was a great opportunity to talk to Jackson about people in the community that help us and keep us safe. He prayed for the firemen and helicopters trying to put out the fire. We really are lucky to live in communities where there are systems in place to keep us all safe from unpredictable circumstances.
