Eric Smith, firefighter/paramedic, Parris Island Fire Department, investigates the scene of a fire alarm at the 1st Recruit Training Battalion Mess Hall July 23. Although it was a false alarm, the firefighters came in full force with axes ready and an ambulance on standby in case it was needed. - Eric Smith, firefighter/paramedic, Parris Island Fire Department, investigates the scene of a fire alarm at the 1st Recruit Training Battalion Mess Hall July 23. Although it was a false alarm, the firefighters came in full force with axes ready and an ambulance on standby in case it was needed.