Vanessa & Phil Vanessa and Phil met six years ago at the fire department where they both volunteered. Their relationship was strictly platonic until two years ago when they realized they were in love. They have since become engaged, and Vanessa is now an EMT at the department where Phil is still a firefighter. The annual fire department banquet is quickly approaching and they are both very anxious to ditch their grungy work-wear for a hot new look.