Essays on Firefighter

Today, they were burning books. These were the last books on Earth, found in the house on the outskirts of the city. They were creating and, at the same time, listening to the Symphony of Fire, in which every note was a burned paper with empty words, written once by someone.

Does it really matter?

Does it really matter what was inside these books when outside, there is so much fun glancing at dancing flames destroying a relic of the past? For them, it was more important to find every hidden book, throw down imaginary idols from their pedestals, tear apart books with ...

Introduction

Human society has been based on mere moral factors that are the basis of governing the behavioral aspect of any particular society. However, it is quite intriguing to look into the doctrine of doing and allowing and this basically narrows down to the moral threshold that has been set forth in any particular society. Therefore, this brings to light the concept of whether, there is a fatual difference between actually being the perpetrator and carrying out the particular act or being a mere observer and letting the particular harm escalate among the people. Moreover, based on the doctrine of ...

Abstract

This article seeks to research about the day to day activities and traumatic events in the lives of the first responders, that include firefighters, policemen, and emergency medical teams (EMTs), and their impacts on their psychology. Research shows that the emergency workers are exposed to tragic events and incidents, in the line of duty on a daily basis, and has severe psychological impacts in some cases which last for many years to come. The first responders are exposed to a variety of traumatic events that include multiple casualties and events that involve a smaller number of victims. These events ...

People used to think that if you killed a gay person, you were doing a service to the community. In my opinion, I also agree with this statement since this is evident in the history of Milk Harvey and Dan White in Francisco. This is also apparent today as the gay practice is seen as a state of mental illness. White served as a soldier in the war Vietnam War before returning to the United States to operate as a law-enforcement officer and later as a firefighter in Francisco. White was bothered by the increasing official’s tolerance of ...

Background — Setting and Issues of the Case

In 2008, 49-year-old Brian Schafer was fired from his job as a battalion chief with the Pompano Beach Fire Department in Florida. Chief Harry Small stated that Schafer’s failure to take charge at the scene of two different firers was the reason for the termination. Small also asserted that, when questioned about the incidents, Schafer had lied when he claimed that two other qualified firefighters were already in charge by the time he arrived at the scene. Supported by his union, the Pompano Beach Professional Fire Fighters Union, Schafer contested his dismissal, noting that in his 27 years ...

Abstract

Ethics is a loosely defined area that seeks to achieve the best solution for the benefit of greater society. Ethical decision-making is complex and challenging due to the fact that exact courses of action are often not defined or clear, given the various scenarios one might encounter. Public safety agency employees are not only likely to face ethical dilemmas on a daily basis, but be expected to uphold high ethical standards. The literature on ethical decision making training within public safety agencies stipulates certain guidelines. These guidelines include ensuring that employees are able to define what comprises an ethical ...

Since the adoption of the Patriot Act 2 on October 2001, strict measures such as the detention of foreigners suspected of a security breach, electronic surveillance of individuals through databases, authentication identities through biometrics, technologization border controls, among others, are presented in political discourse of the USA. The US security and media are the latest techniques in the fight against terrorism. Most Americans feel that these measures are contemporary to the fight against terrorism. In fact, this impression is the product of the effects of language games made by the administration and the media as the rhetoric and imagery ...

Employers have the right to monitor and control the use of its internet resources and company equipment. This can be for the purpose of evaluating productivity of employees and protecting itself from external attacks or possible suits that could occur as a result of internet misuse by its employees. The information can be used to fire the employee mostly in two situations. First, when the employee had been informed and signed a contract with the employer regarding the type of activities that will be monitored, the employer can use the browsing history to arrive at a decision. If an ...

In response to the fire tragedy that resulted in the death of firefighter Oscar Armstrong, according to the NIOSH Fire Fatality Investigation Report (2005), the Cincinnati Fire Department has made a number of changes to avert similar incidents from recurring in future. First, the Department has reviewed and revised its current standard operating procedures (SOPs) with respect to fire fighting. This is to ensure that its firefighting officers don not at any time enter burning structures without charge hose lines since it this was one of the factors that led to Armstrong’s death according to the report. Further ...

Nowadays it seems to be evident that employees are under the permanent influence of their employers. Therefore, many of the aspects of the employees’ lives have the large outer impact of their workplace and the team of colleagues. However, there should also exist another part of the workers’ actions, which are definitely out of their organization’s reach. This necessity is a natural need of privacy, which concerns the private life and time beyond the borders of their enterprise. Nevertheless, this distinction between the private life and the work time creates some empty space, which creates a well debatable ...

In short, not everyone who experiences traumatic episodes is diagnosed with PTSD. It is really a situation that depends upon the individual. Some individuals, for example, can go through a traumatic episode and never experience symptoms of PTSD. At the same time, some individuals can experience what many would consider to minor stress related issues in life, yet encounter PTSD with a vengeance. When many people encounter a traumatic experience, they will feel sad, frightened, disconnected, or possibly anxious. These feelings are quite normal within the span of human emotions. For many people, these feelings will be short lived ...

A team player is simply a person who works very well as a member of a team or a group of individuals. Being a team player not only leads to significant benefits to the team player but also to the organization which the team player is working for. Various teams formed in an organization require very strong team players for them to help in performing the duties and responsibilities bestowed on them towards attainment of the overall organizational goals. A team player puts the interest of the organization first and is actively involved in coordinating the efforts of every ...

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9/11 is one of the most terrifying acts of terror during modern times leaving causalities that reached up to 2,977 overall including the twin towers, the Pentagon and the airliner crash in Shanksville.(Kevin McCoy, 2015).

The World Trade Centre Site:

It all started on a clear Tuesday morning at 8; 45 am to be more specific, when a Boeing 767 crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Centre (WTC). The first crash was followed by a second one 18 minutes later targeting the South tower. At 9:45 am exactly, when people were still in shock watching the collapse of the ...

Firefighters have what is considered to be as one the best jobs in the world. They are recognized as heroes, the community loves them, they save the precious lives of people, use powerful tools, and of course, they efficiently put out raging fires. Even their salaries are something to talk about. Also, firefighters normally receive pension, paid vacations, and medical insurance (“Benefits”). Indeed the benefits and perks of being a firefighter is a big selling point for the job. For these reasons, some eight years ago I had wanted to join this awesome group of men and women that ...

The National Fire Protection Association is a global organization, which is devoted to getting rid of incidences of dead, injuries as well as reducing the loss of property because of fire and related hazards (Klaus, 2013). It is responsible for setting fire prevention standards as well as other endeavors aimed at saving lives during emergencies. NFPA has more than 200 codes and standards with volunteer staff who are experts in their particular area of interests. NFPA 25 is the platform with which the water-based fire protection systems are inspected, tested, and maintained. NFPA25 is responsible for maximization of the ...

Scenario Analysis

After conducting the chi-square test, the most important factors to consider while determining the presence of gender bias in firefighter promotion is the chi-square statistic and the p value. These two factors are important as they help determine whether the relationship between gender and firefighter promotions is significant.

Is the promotional status of recently promoted firefighters independent of their gender?

Based on the results of the chi-square test conducted it is evident that the promotional status of recently promoted firefighters is independent of their gender. This implies that there is no relationship between promotions and gender. What reasons should the assistant chief convey to the fire chief to justify the absence ...

Issues in Psychology: Hypothetical Case Study in Two-Stage Life Development

Abstract The psychological, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral crisis of traumatic interruptions during developmental periods in counseling and therapy, calls for the use of mental health support, assessments, and interventions. The present hypothetical case study seeks to direct (a) an explanation of two consecutive stages of mental development post-9/11 trauma for a male adolescent from 14 years of age to 28 years of age, (b) discuss overview of background of the case and situation, (c) scan the description, impact, and implication of client problem with inclusion of current state, (d) use of theories to compile the hypothetical case study from a perspective of a ...

Abstract

Firefighters coupled with other emergency responders are evidenced by numerous dangers within their daily operations. As such, the various firefighters are exposed to smoke, extremely deadly temperatures stress within the operative environment coupled with issues entailing the personal protective gear. Despite the notion that the varied fatalities reported are associated with burn and smoke inhalation, recent studies have shown increased deaths as a result of cardiovascular events. Studies within the firefighting frontier have revealed that cardiac related issues have accounted for the highest number of non-incident firefighter deaths. United states fire administration (USFA) coupled with the National fire protection association ( ...

Ricci v. DeStefano, 557 U.S. 557 (2009) was a controversial case that was decided by the United States Supreme court. The case concerned racial discrimination practices by New Haven, Connecticut’s fire department. The department had eighteen employees where seventeen were white, while there was only one Hispanic. The company in 2003 had seven openings for captain and eight positions for lieutenant. The department administered civil service examinations to fill the positions. The test consisted of two segments where one was oral and the other was written. The New Haven Department of Human Resources issued and RFP for the exams ...

Vonnegut is a visionary because he depicts a society whereby, people are equal in all aspects. These include the mental, physical, and social aspects. This is important because through history, Americans have struggled to gain social, racial and gender equality. This is the ideal society on paper. The author views equality in many aspects. The common point of view especially among the America people is that, all people should receive equal treatment. The author however accepts that it is absurd to expect such a society to exist (Peterson, 1994). It would have a fantastic plan to have people live equally. However, it is ...

Introduction

Pumps installed in fire engines either hoses out water from the fire tanker or suck water from a source such as fire hydrants, lakes, or pools. Different mechanisms control the pumping of water from a water source to the scene of the fire. Usually, a 6 inch suction pipe is used to extract water out of the water tank or an external water source. The water is then discharged out through exit lines or hoses with a certain force to eventually quench the fire.

The Impeller Pump

The main source that pumps water is the impeller water pump. This is a propeller type device that has curved ...

- Introduction: Traditional conceptions refrained women from fighting fire and developed a theory that men should be the ones handling the job. But, the roles have transformed with the passage of time and the entrance of women in this and other mainstream businesses. The prohibition on the entrance of women into firefighting business was later removed in 1964, after the end of Civil Rights Act. This was not an easy way out as there were multiple issues involved, ranging from behavior of male colleagues, outcaste status at the office and ill equipped machineries. Although these many challenges outlined ...

- Chet is an executive of one of the biggest plant of the Norris Company. The work pressure is very stiff, and there is a lot of things that he expects to do in any particular. Looking at Chet schedule for one particular day, one can see that several principles of time and stress management have been compromise. Although, Chet is trying to improve the situation sincerely, there is a lot going on his mind. Even the basic principles of stress management and time management have not been following resulting in stress, time-loss and poor work-life balance. Chet is right in ...

The twelve anniversary of 911 is today. It was hard day for her she was a daddy little girl. She had so many excellent memories with her father. She misses her father every day. She felt that a part of her died, the day she heard the tragedy. She also was proud of her daddy for him being a brave fire-fighter and saving those people that day. Sadly, she was selfish as well for she still wanted her daddy. She would give anything to fill the warm embrace of the hugs and kisses from her father. She remembers his voice and ...

Introduction.

On the wake of the September 11th attack at the world trade centre the government of the united state through the congress found it necessary o establish a fund to cover for the pain loss and suffering for all those who were caught in the disaster. The person who was to Mann the disbursement of the fund was an experienced lawyer who had managed to price almost al kinds of disaster and thus this was not a different case for him. Kenneth Feinberg was the gentleman who was appointed to oversee the process of compensation. The following is an ...

The racial divide in the fire department has presented discrimination issues and has resulted to some of the minority groups’ firefighters missing opportunities for career growth. According to the case study, most minority firefighters will decline opportunities or seniority rights that may advance their careers simply because they may not feel welcome (City Firehouses 4). Secondly, another important fact to note is that most of the diversity gains that have resulted from the US Court decree that has lasted for over 30 years are beginning to disappear. This has been attributed to the court decision to end the consent ...

PRINCIPLES OF FIRE BEHAVIOR

Emergency response and preparedness have invited all walks of people to be aware and participate in cases of emergency. Initially most respondents involved the police force and firefighters or those they authorized and appointed to participate. As a project coordinator in the building department operating in tandem with the fire department, my experience here became my main source in understanding how emergency models are used. Even more so than just contacting essential services, keeping in mind the roles of various agencies and promptly reporting to them in detail the type of emergency, determined the timely effort in which an incident ...

On July 7th 2005 a series of terrorist attacks on board public transit vehicles shocked Great Britain and the world. All together around seven hundred persons were injured and, including the bombers themselves, fifty-six people died. Like 9/11 in the United States, the date is sometimes simply referred to as 7/7. The attacks started at 8:50 am when three bombs were detonated within a minute of each other on board London Underground trains. The first was Circle Line sub-surface train number 204 eastbound between Aldgate and Liverpool Street. The second went off in Circle Line sub-transit train number 216 traveling westbound ...

Career development depends upon a combination of interest and skills in a particular field, and along with these two it is important to have sound knowledge of the subject and the opportunity to learn and enhance one's skills. In order to do a self-assessment of my interests, skills and to analyze the future of career that I have chosen, and interview was conducted. The details of the interviewee are mentioned below.

Occupation: Fire Fighting Officer

Captain Saucier mentioned that he is A.A.S. in fire science and A.A.S. in Para medicine, was an EMT for 2 years, has been a paramedic for 16 years and has Firefighter 1&2 ...

State the type of emergency responder you selected.

The type emergency respondent is fire and rescue service, whose respondent is mostly kwon as the firefighters. The fire fighter respondent deals with fire and rescue operations, as well as attending to other secondary emergency services (Brooks, Mellor, & Lyons, 2007).

Describe the emergency responder's duties.

The duties of a firefighter emergency respondent are physical and challenging. In the process of emergency, the firefighter is expected to prevent, and stop fire, as well as administer first aid to victims. In performing his/her duties, the emergency respondent understands that an emergency call could be expected at any time of the night or day, and must be attended ...