Firebreather Unit

"First to the Front."
Originally formed as an elite search-and-rescue group capable of not only surviving in the harsh environment of the Ash Heap, but also fighting through the hordes of Scorched, ghouls, and various other hazards of the new world. Led by Melody Larkin, they were ultimately wiped out during a final stand at Big Bend Tunnel when they actively chose to ignore the call to fall-back in favor of trying to complete the mission to secure the tunnel and the Scorched Detection System.

Current Day
The Firebreathers of the New Responders mirror much of the philosophy of the original organization. These men and women maintain a level of training and vigilance that is a response to the various threats across Appalachia. Firebreathers are expected to take on the difficult and dangerous missions, to hold the line, to be first to the front. They are a separate unit, and often form close bonds because of the nature of their work.

Currently led by Col. Pre, the Firebreathers engage in war games and community outreach when not consistently patrolling designated areas. With a Forward Operating Base established in Charleston by the old firehouse, it is not uncommon to see squads using the F.O.B. to restock, replenish and rest before heading back into red zones. Additionally, Firebreathers are sometimes garrisoned in settlements, if requested, by the occupants to assist in securing the area.

Firebreathers often specialize in particular areas of crowd control, equipment, and technology usage. They are highly adaptable, however, which means that a squad of Firebreathers can be interchanged with each other swiftly and without much issue. Each Firebreather is equipped with an emergency beacon that can be deployed either manually, or automatically at the medical mark of emergency vitals protocols from their PipBoys.