Essays Tagged: "Firefighter"

"Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury

very, Bradbury leads the reader through a short period in thelife of the protagonist, Guy Montag. A firefighter struggling with his conscience to determine ifa society without books is right. Fahrenhe ...

(3 pages) 156 1 4.7 Mar/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Anticpation is about 9-11 a creative writing piece about a firefighters strugle to survive. short story

ed in an angry tone."Can I talk to your boy?" I asked."Sure, I don't see why not." she said."Hi Mr. firefighter what can I do for you?"The moment I saw the boy walk out of the house and toward me I co ... e place. The mad rush of people were coming out of the main stairway. It like a stampede. I saw two Firefighters help two other men stuck under a huge steel beam."Hey you guys need help." I asked."We ...

(7 pages) 37 0 3.4 Feb/2004

Subjects: Humanities Essays

Becoming A Certified Public Accountant: Aspirations of Numbers

A music star, an actor, a firefighter, doctor, or even President of the United States, vocations most children dream of. I was ...

(2 pages) 63 0 3.5 Mar/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Accounting

Career project

If I were to choose three careers I would most like to get into it would be a firefighter, chef, or beta-tester. My reason for choosing these three fields is very simple, these a ... n for choosing these three fields is very simple, these are the fields that interest me the most. A firefighter has an aspect of thrill and would give me a chance to save peoples lives. A chef would l ... my passion for cooking and a beta tester would let me do what I enjoy most... playing video games.A firefighter is probably the career I will most likely go into. It requires an EMT certification, par ...

(2 pages) 57 1 3.0 Apr/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Carl Sandburg:Artist and Poet of the 1900's Comments: My teacher asked me for a strict analysis of Carl Sandburg not necessarily a biography.

te who worked in many fields beyond journalism. He served in the Spanish-American War, and became a firefighter, truck driver, barbershop porter, house painter, movie director, and even held a politic ...

(2 pages) 69 0 4.1 Apr/2004

Subjects: Art Essays > Artists

My Goal in Life

ident occurred, the melody of the siren had brought me to their attention. I moved aside; therefore firefighter, nurse, and police could get to work. I stood still watching the action that they were p ...

(3 pages) 106 0 5.0 Jun/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Comparative Media Project

nnel 6 Action news on television. The story took place on Friday, August 20, 2004. It was about two firefighters who were killed in a house fire in Port Richmond. Cap. John Taylor and firefighter Ray ... section, also on the top right hand side. Page 8 headline read, "Man arraigned in deaths of 2 city firefighters." The article on the front page had the dimension of 11.5 in. by 2.5 in. and the dimens ...

(6 pages) 31 1 0.0 Dec/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Roles of a modern firefighter.

When a person thinks of a firefighter, the first thing that comes to mind is a person who puts out fires. That is only true in ... jority of southern America left in ruins, millions of people are left helpless. But thanks to brave firefighters they are doing as much as they can to help clean up. Ivan even affected Tennessee, wher ... n trees that are blocking roadways, and doing their best to restore power throughout the community. Firefighters also help out in the community in local food drives, parades, and even carnivals. Every ...

(4 pages) 74 1 4.8 Mar/2005

Subjects: Science Essays > Earth Sciences

Who was the greater hero--Gilgamesh or Enkidu?

A firefighter enters a burning building to rescue a young girl trapped on the top floor. A mighty supe ...

(3 pages) 54 0 5.0 May/2005

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

A Day in the Life of a Fire Fighter

). Typically, career fire fighters are in larger cities, and volunteer fire fighters are found when firefighters are training to become a ful time employee, and in smaller communities. During the past ... few months, I have learned a vast amount of information which has clarified what it is exactly that firefighters do on a daily basis and has helped influence my decision to work my hardest to gain the ...

(6 pages) 61 0 2.3 Mar/2006

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing

Decisions every day.

ain.Another instance in which I used research was when I decided to leave ABC Television tobecome a firefighter. I basically researched the salary and benefits of the firedepartment and how they compa ...

(1 pages) 1199 0 0.0 Mar/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

"American History X", The aftermath

ly bright and charismatic student, Derek is drawn into the neo-Nazi underground after his father, a firefighter, is shot and killed by a black drug dealer. Derek concludes that blacks are poverty stri ...

(6 pages) 25 1 4.5 Sep/2006

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis

The Theme of Knowledge in "Farenheit 451"

rs, pg. 48.) Knowledge is only what is accepted in society.Guy Montag starts out as a normal man, a firefighter, who does his job and does it well. He believes what he is told to believe. But when he ...

(2 pages) 24 0 4.0 Mar/2007

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Animosity and Affirmative Action

ng process. Because of the large number of minority applicants, including woman, getting hired as a firefighter is becoming increasingly difficult to accomplish for the white male because of the outda ... should be re-considered or dismissed is safety. Safety is the most important factor when training a firefighter. The civil service exam exists to evaluate the thinking process of applicants when it co ...

(2 pages) 27 0 3.7 Mar/2007

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Civil Rights

Fahrenheit 452: Women Who Influenced Guy Montag's Life

hat they made people feel and think too much. Guy Montag was the protagonist in this book. He was a firefighter whose job was to burn books, but he was beginning to question his role. There were many ... ucted himself in the rest of the book.In Fahrenheit 451, Montag transitioned from being a dedicated firefighter to becoming an outlaw. Three women had a overpowering influence Montag's thoughts and ac ...

(2 pages) 4512 0 0.0 Oct/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

La Confidential As A Post Modern Film

ed in a White Power gang. Their father was murdered by an African American while doing his job as a firefighter. This is where the anger and hatred began. One of the brothers, Derek, was sent to jail ...

(4 pages) 7 0 0.0 Aug/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Firefighting

r and I work at the YMCA as a lifeguard and swim instructor in the winter. I'm aspiring to become a Firefighter and Paramedic. I like to help people and that is why I am a lifeguard and would like to ...

(1 pages) 4 0 0.0 Nov/2001

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Epic And Modern Day Heroes         Epic and modern day heroes

s boast about their adventures, treasures, or battles. Now, heroes are more like ordinary people. A firefighter is a modern day hero and could reside in the home next to you. Modern heroes are not out ...

(1 pages) 12035 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

The Australian Outback by: Ezra Song

ut 500 m’s away from it I saw it explode.So we decided to go to the city and my dad called the firefighters saying “our house was burnt and there is a bushfire”. They asked us where we ... where my auntie’s house was and waited for any news or calls. About 2hrs later a call from the firefighters came and they said they have caught the fire off on our house and the entire bush and c ...

(2 pages) 11 0 0.0 Mar/2009

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing

Job Analysis - Firefighters

nt opportunities an exact job analysis may be more crucial, such as in human services and that of a firefighter. Conducting a job analysis and using psychological testing the job of a firefighter and ... ual is best for the position and if the job analysis was conducted effectively.AnalysisThe job of a firefighter is not easy; it takes a special person to perform what is required. The job analysis for ...

(8 pages) 50 0 0.0 Oct/2009

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Psychology > Psychological Theories & Authors