THE IMAGE OF RANK
Fire Chief:Leaps tall buildings in a single bound, is more powerfull than a locomotive, is faster than a speeding bullet, walks on water, and dictates policy to God.
Deputy Chief:Leaps short buildings in a single bound, is more poweerful than a switch engine, is just as fast as a speeding bullet, walks on water if the sea is calm, and talks to
God.
Assistant Chief:Leaps short buildings with a running start and favorable winds, is almost as powerful as a switch engine, is faster than a speeding BB, walks on water in an indoor pool, and talks to God if request is approved.
Captain:Barley clears the firehouse, loses a tug of war with a locomotive, can fire a peeding bullet, swims well, and is occasionally addressed by God.
Acting Captain:Makes high marks when trying to leap tall buildings, is run over by locomotives, can sometimes handle a gun without inflicting self-injury, can dog-paddle.
Lieutenant:Runs into buildings, can recognize a locomotive two out of three times, is not issued ammunition, can stay afloat if properly instructed, and talks to water.
Firefighter:Lifts buildings and walks under them, kicks locomotives off the tracks, catches speeding bullets in his teeth and chews them, freezes water at a single glance; HE IS GOD.
