“And I know this thing from A to Z.

Slap on those togs: they fit you slick;

Boost out the reel; get busy quick;

Hitch up that rubber to that spouter there;

Twist round the stopper and let ’er tear.

Hang on to that nozzle, you TEDDY-G,

And point it straight at the fire you see.”

Up to a roof with hose in hand
And on the ridge to take his stand.

“Now let ’er go!” and with swishing stroke