Fire

The “Triangle Shirtwaist Fire,” which occurred on March 25, 1911, in New York City, is a tragic event remembered as one of America’s most sorrowful incidents. The fire took the lives of mostly female workers and brought attention to the terrible working conditions found in industrialization-era sweatshops. It claimed the lives of 146 individuals. During…

The discussion centered on various topics regarding emergency situations, evacuation procedures, survival crafts and rescue boats, personal life-saving appliances, survival techniques at sea, and emergency radio equipment. It is vital to stay vigilant in case of emergencies and become acquainted with the muster station. By consulting the muster list, we can comprehend our roles and…

As a little girl, Catherine wants to marry her firefighter dad. Her mom says, “You can’t marry Daddy, I’m married to him. ” The film relates what transpires 25 years later. Catherine is now married to young firefighter Caleb Holt (Cameron). On the job, Caleb lives by the motto “Never leave your partner behind”, forcefully…

The fire alarm sounds and everyone is rushing out the doors. The air smells of smoke. You know where to go because of the fire safety procedures. There are fire exits at every end of the building. You get out safely, think, “Oh, thank goodness I made it. ” What do you think would’ve happened…

     “Fire!”       “Fire!”  When yelled aloud, the word, “fire,” usually evokes fear and other strong emotions in those within the range of an individual shouting this warning.  The risks associated with fighting fires fueled by explosions, natural disasters, hazardous materials or weapons of mass destruction, however, have to be confronted with fortitude and understanding…

When I first saw the four-mile fire, I was driving home for New Mexico. I was celebrating my great aunts 70th birthday in Taos, New Mexico. We were driving into Denver, when I saw a HUGE amount of smoke around the Boulder area. I was with my 2nd cousin and his wife and his kids…

Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is a popular festival celebrated in India with great enthusiasm. One of the traditions associated with Diwali is the practice of bursting firecrackers. The term “firecrackers” itself evokes feelings of joy and excitement. The mesmerizing display of colorful showers and sparkles illuminating the sky fills us with a sense of…

The three example of dehumanization that occurs in the autobiography They Poured Fire On Us from the Sky, that I am going to discuss throughout this essay. I will give you three reasons that they dehumanize the people in the autobiography. One reason is enslaving them, which means trapping them or hold them captive. The…

William Manchester’s book, A World Lit Only By Fire, transforms our understanding of the medieval and renaissance periods by providing a new perspective. His vivid depiction reveals the authentic experiences of individuals during this time. The book is divided into three sections – The Medieval Mind, The Shattering, and One Man Alone – each offering…

I remember the night all too well. It was an August evening and my parents left my younger brother Steve and I home alone as the rest of my family went to one of my younger sister, Aprils, softball games. They left the two of us together thinking that they could trust us since I…