challenges that put a focus on the major details of the fire. The most challenges that stuck out were the lack of communication in the reporting process from the top of the command to the bottom to the firefighter. Without the lack of communication can lead to a bad result in having too many firefighters inside or not enough on the scene. With another thing that was stressed upon the reading was that the building had several violations to the electrical system. With the problem with the electrical
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Imagine being in a life or death situation‚ and you have to risk your life. That is what police officers and firefighters have to do day in and day out. Sometimes people have to take risks to help protect others. Therefore‚ it is necessary to put your life in jeopardy to help and protect others and their property. Police officers must risk their life every day for the safety of their fellow man. They do not always know what the day has ahead of them. It may be a routine day or a day of action
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Firefighter is arguably one of the most selfless job executed. This image of a violent fire outbreak evokes a deep sense of loss and compassion towards those afflicted. In such chaotic situation‚ it is paramount to acknowledge this man. He is a true hero‚ who in the midst of a polluted environment‚ filled with smoke and fire‚ is selflessly executing his duties to protect and serve the citizens. Wearing a uniform symbolizes a sense of patriotism and in everyday situation‚ it is portrayed by firefighters
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Should Volunteer Firefighters get paid for What They do? Volunteer firefighters risk their lives to save others. They have to question if risking their lives is truly worth it. Volunteer firefighters have a unique job because they need to respond to victims in need within a short period of time. Therefore‚ volunteers should be paid for their hard work. On Long Island‚ fire departments always have the newest gear‚ the nicest fire trucks or ambulances‚ and the biggest parties; but‚ they have
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much responsibility‚ pressure‚ and risk? I know I could. It is a dream of mine to become a firefighter in all sense of the word. I enjoy the thought of risk taking and even helping people‚ which is why I think that this profession would be just right for me. Ever since I was about 11 years old‚ and my house had caught fire‚ had I wanted to be a firefighter. Just watching all of those skilled firefighters mesmerized me. They had such precision and knew exactly what to do in what seemed every situation
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profession. The images of fire professionals we see on television and in film are often romanticized versions of day-to-day life on the job. What is the life of a firefighter really like? The Job According to a 1993 survey‚ annual starting salaries for firefighters in major cities fall in the range of $28‚000 to $46‚000 with overtime pay. Firefighters receive health‚ disability and retirement benefits‚ and many consider the work schedule beneficial as well (rotating 24-hour shifts). No two days are alike
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Firefighter/ EMT A quiet evening in the fire station is abruptly broken when the alarms blare and the dispatcher is heard giving prompt information about the caller and the given address. Regardless of what the first responders are doing when the call is received they drop whatever it is and quickly head to the truck bay and head into their vehicles. Even if they were sound asleep or eating the first meal of the day they go to where they are needed. Quickly they turn on the vehicles and the sirens
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INTRODUCTION: Becoming a firefighter can be a challenge do to qualifications of being a firefighter. Mental and Physical demands and and the need to be prepared for anything. research question explained / tell a story to introduce topic- When I was little‚ my mom would take me to the fire station to visit my dad because we missed him or we wanted to explore by climbing on the fire trucks. I wanted to see what it would feel to have a job being a firefighter. Now in the presence‚ my mom still takes
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respected by everyone who works together or else something can go wrong. Firefighter safety is an essential part of the job. Some of the safety precautions used by departments are intended to prevent firefighters from injuring themselves and to protect their lives. In this essay I will talk about the importance of using SCBA and the importance of maintaining team integrity when fighting fire or any other incident firefighters are faced with. I will also mention the importance of maintaining a good
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outlook‚ I have found that I am highly qualified for a fire fighting or forest firefighting job in the future. To become a skilled firefighter‚ a college degree is not necessary. But hard work is still involved to become a firefighter. A basic firefighter needs a high school diploma and EMT (emergency medical technician) training and certification. To become a firefighter there will be strong
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