Fire

Over the weekend we went for a drive to a near by town.  On our way home we make a left onto a dirt road to come home on a short cut.  As we made the turn onto the dirt road, which has fields on both sides, we noticed the field was on fire.  As we were close to our friends house and they speak Czech we decided to drive there and tell them about the fire so that they could call the firemen.  Our friends were not home so we called first the wife who didn't pick up so we called the husband who also didn't pick up his mobile.  Next I called another czech speaking friend who lived nearby only to have her not pick up her mobile either.  We didn't feel like we could just drive away from the flames without trying to get help so we saw a couple sitting in their yard.  I got out of the car and tried to explain to them that there was a fire.  She clearly did not understand and was trying to send me to a fire station.  Fortunately someone else must have seen the fire becuase we heard the sirens coming so we drove back towards the fire to make sure the trucks were actually going to the fire.  They were there and had it under control so we continued on our way home.  Having this happen made us realize that we need to have the emergency numbers for all services available and at least cursory phrases readily available.  Now I have that information in my phone with the statements such as "there is a fire" translated on my phone notepad.  I'll be ready for the next field on fire!