The Finale

I hope that I have been able to show others what the life of a firefighter is like, what they must endure and what is required of them. I plan to be a firefighter so this topic means alot to me. I hope you have liked the posts and have learned something about me and the firefighters who work hard everyday.

Quote, Paraphrase,Citation,Source,Analysis #5

"Three Strikes...You're Safe!"

This article discusses the need for fire code enforcement and how to keep people and business compliant and safe. The author states that many times the code enforcement officer visits the same place numerous times for the same problem. The officer gives out a summons so the problem will be fixed but when he returns it has not been done. What the article discusses is a way that the enforcement officer can correct the problem himself. The idea is that after three visits where the person or business did not make the correction, the officer would make the correction himself. So the quote "Three Strikes...You're Safe" means that after 3 visits from the code enforcement officer and corrections are not made, they will be made for you by the officer and so...you and everyone and everything around you will be safe. P.S. They will send you the bill for the corrections!

Works Cited

RUCKRIEGEL, ED. "Fire Code Enforcement: Three Strikes and You're Safe!." Fire Engineering 164.1 (2011): 65-68. Vocational and Career Collection. EBSCO. Web. 13 Apr. 2011.

Quote, Paraphrase,Citation,Source,Analysis #4

"SCENARIO: IT’S 0710 HOURS AT
the station and you’ve just set
your gear by the apparatus;
you’re ready to start the shift and run
some calls. But ... are you really prepared?"


This article talks about firefighters and their gear.He states that even though they think they are prepared to attack each fire they really may not be. He stresses the importance of not only having your gear out and ready to go, but that all PPE(personal protective equipment)should be checked at the beginning of each and every shift. He discusses how to check each piece of gear. He states that there are things you can do to prepare, be ready and save time. You should check your own SCBA at the beginning of each shift. He explains that a door chock can be attached to your helmet with a piece of rubber from an inner tube and that straps to you gear can be pretensioned so you can just jump into them. He states that ALL firefighters that are on duty should have their PASS tags on the apparatus at the start of each shift so the the commander on shift can account for all members.


Works Cited

WEDDING, DONALD L. "Ten Tips to Prepare for the Next Alarm." Fire Engineering 164.2 (2011): 18-22. Vocational and Career Collection. EBSCO. Web. 13 Apr. 2011

Works Cited

Auerbach, Jonathan. "Wonderful Apparatus," or Life of an American Fireman." American Literature 77.4 (2005): 669-698. Advanced Placement Source. EBSCO. Web. 7 Apr. 2011.

Works Cited
Dellarocco, Michael. "Don't Risk Your Life Every Day." Fire Engineering 163.12 (2010): 95-96. Vocational and Career Collection. EBSCO. Web. 7 Apr. 2011.

Works Cited
http://www.firehouse.com/news/top-headlines/arizona-firefighter-injured-battling-trailer-fire Thur 7 Apr. 2011.

Works Cited
http://www.firehouse.com/news/top-headlines/ceiling-collapses-indiana-firefighters
Wed. 6 Apr. 2011

http://www.firerescue1.com/rescue/articles/1004451-Firefighters-rescue-2-from-crushed-house-in-Ga/ Thur. 7 Apr. 2011


http://www.fireengineering.com/index/fire_dynamics.html Sun. 10 Apr. 2011

http://www.fireweb.us/forums/showthread.php?t=898 Sun 10 Apr. 2011


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DV1zBYRbebo Thur. 7 Apr. 2011


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZoWVI7F3PA&feature=related


http://www.hooks14.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=48

Reflection paragraph on sources

When I first got going with my blog I found it hard to find good sources that were right in what they were saying. By working with the fire rescue I found many sources that were not true that someone that had no fire knowledge would have over looked and used. But since I know what I was looking at it made it hard for me. The source I found to be the best came from the South Carolina fire academy it was very use full in providing great up to date information. I found a source on ebscohost to be trustworthy since it also came from a fire school in Alabama. The source with the most bias was Firehouse.com the article from (Martian) it talked a lot about his ideas of firefighter’s lives. This was also helpful since it gave me something else to look at rather than just sources with all facts.

Reflection paragraph on progress

During this search I felt good since this topic fits into my everyday life; also I felt that I was able to get the word out more about firefighters and the life they live. The parts I found in my blog to be easy were the basic common questions when I had harder tasks on my blog I had a few challenges finding good valid information that was the hardest part. I really enjoyed being able to do a topic that I am involved with I think It really made my blog stronger since it was coming right from me. I also enjoyed looking at different sites to find key information to better my blog. I did not dislike any parts of my blog experience, but if I could do it again I think I would have used a different topic but still involving the fire rescue. I just felt that others did not get too involved with my blog since it was not something they know a lot about.

Wordle # 2

I used this set of words to really show what I got out of doing my blog on firefighting and how it changes your life. I think also this could be a key to the lock for someone that does not understand my blog topic all too well. I mean by this someone could look at this wordle and get somewhat of an idea of what my whole blog is about.