approximately 640m elevation compared to approximately 590m at the pick up point. The slope and degree of slope of an area is an important factor when determining fire risk (Ellis‚ 2004)‚ therefore as there is approximately a 50m slope at minimal angle‚ there exists a fire risk in Lyneham however it isn’t severe. Housing factors in Lyneham posed several fire risks. Lyneham has a large variety of property types; of the 1‚817 occupied private dwellings in 2001‚ 40% were detached houses‚ 29% were semi-detached
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To explain the significance of the word fire that is portrayed repeatedly in section 2 of the Glass Castle‚ we first need examine why she uses the word fire. Can she relate the meaning of the word fire to her life? Well on page 15‚ paragraph one‚ lines 5 through 6; “You can’t live in the fear of something as basic as fire”‚ shows that fire is something that one shouldn’t be in fear of and should be least feared. That she should be in charged and not the other way around. The second time is on the
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Analysis of Fire and Ice In Robert Frost poem‚ “Fire and Ice”‚ the reader receives the poet’s opinion on the two different ways civilization could end. Frost compares the destructive forces of fire and ice‚ which are allegorical of the passionate nationalism and rigid isolationism of the day. He uses an imperfect rhyming scheme to emphasize points and links throughout the poem. In nine short lines‚ Frost sums up the socio-economic situation of his time. The rhyme link‚ between “fire” and "desire”
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had gathered near a big building which was on fire. Flames were rising high. People were running about confused. The cries of children got mixed with the shrieks of women. It was really a heart-rending scene. Soon the news spread. Some boy scouts arrived at the scene. They at once set to work. They brought pails of water from the tap nearby and threw it on the flames. Some of them brought bags of sand. I‚ too joined in the work. Someone rang the fire brigade. Soon it came down the street‚ making
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Fire Alarm and Monitoring Systems in Lewisville‚ TX When it comes to dealing with powerful flames‚ fire extinguishers can only do so much to save you and your property. It is a known fact that once fire spreads‚ it becomes unstoppable. And whatever gets in its way will burn to a crisp. However‚ it is possible to reduce the damage the fire can cause‚ if you act fast. But once you see the flames‚ your first reaction is to evacuate the premises quickly. Thankfully‚ we‚ at American Defense Systems‚ provide
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plays a pivotal role in life on this wonderful planet. Nature is extremely dangerous but it is also a beautiful component of the earth. People view nature in unique ways that are displayed through actions and words. Jack London‚ author of “To Build a Fire”‚ and Henry David Thoreau‚ author of Walden‚ both value nature and view it in a unique way that is translated to their works of literature. These two authors apply a unique perspective of how nature can apply to everyday life. The aspects of interacting
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poem “Fire and Ice‚” it is both a lyric and didactic poem. There are several meanings that can be argued in “Fire and Ice.” Is Frost’s “Fire and Ice” about the world ending or a past love that has ended? In the first two lines‚ Frost writes‚ “Some say the world will end in fire‚ / Some say in ice.” The first thought that comes to mind when reading these two lines is that the poem is about the debate on how the world will one day end. Christians believe that the world is going to end in fire as the
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Upon entering the fire station‚ one can definitely feel the easy-going and warm atmosphere that comes along with those working at the time. In the morning as the shift trade takes place‚ the firefighters all visit with one another. This visitation is imperative to the dynamics of the fire station as it helps to maintain a friendly atmosphere and to develop camaraderie between one another. Since everyone is essentially living together during their shifts‚ there is no room for disagreements or tension
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2012 History 10 Mr. Skead “Quest of Fire” The movie is called “Quest for Fire” because it is about Neanderthals trying to discover how to make fire‚ and how to make it stay lit. The groups that are shown in the video are hunters and gatherers. They would need to watch out for other tribes‚ water‚ animals‚ and weather. They do not know why or how things come about to them‚ for all they know it is just one more thing to discover. While on the Quest for Fire they interact with other tribes‚ with
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Fire 6 Research Paper There are many types of fire-fighting apparatus’ that are in use today and my research is not going to be limited on one particular type of engine but will include a vast majority of engines and their uses. To begin to understand fire apparatus‚ one must define the term engines or apparatus‚ which are what most fire departments‚ call the basic vehicle in this region of the country. But just about anywhere you can find a department where these kinds of apparatus are sometimes
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