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Today we’re going behind the scenes to look at the original version of “FAQ: Common Misconceptions About the Fire Department", a piece that actually started out as a sketch. After that, we’ve got a couple of recommendations of things we’ve been into lately: An excellent series of BBC radio dramas, a pancake recipe, and our upcoming hangout.

BTS: “FAQ: Common Misconceptions About the Fire Department"

Luke here! Back when we were in college together, pal and newsletter co-founder Brian Agler and I collaborated on a sketch about some folks who don't understand what the fire department is or how it works. We always really liked the concept and a few years later, we thought it might be fun to rework it into a short humor piece. In the process of adapting the sketch into prose humor, we gained a deeper understanding of each medium’s unique strengths.

First, let’s take a look at the original sketch: