When they die?
2006-07-05 14:33:21 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I am married to a former firefighter from a family of firefighters, and frankly, I think it is just an addiction to the rush they get being macho. Anybody who is willing to risk their life and the future of their family to run into a building to save property is a fool. If there truly is a life at risk in there, it is another story, and I'll give them credit for taking that risk. But how many actually died in a fire wtih someone trapped and waiting for rescue?
2006-07-05 15:00:16 · answer #1 · answered by Strange question... 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
What makes them Heroes? The same way a Paramedic became my Hero... they save lives. Just about 2 hours ago I heard sirens as I was walking down the street. An Ambulance. Since they stopped near my house I walked up closer. A Fire truck stood there with 3 Police cars, for a man was too drunk. The Paramedics had him on a stretcher. They were there a week ago fighting a fire... all I did was watch, so did others.
They are Heroes because while people stand there watching, they run into that house with hope to return saving a life. Are they guaranteed to come back? They risk it, their life. They too have a family to go home to. They too love and cry... right now, a firefighter is saving a life, risking his/her own.
As a 16-year-old, I usually walk up to them and ask for an autograph. But when I look into their eyes, I see pride. Something else I see that I can't really describe, they've seen too much; the pain. And it makes me want to hug them. I really appreciate what they do - if it wasn't for firefighters coming to the rescue to put out the fire on my front yard tree, I'd probably be dead since it was 3 times taller would fall right on my house - and not to forget a little detail: this was past mid-night and it was 6 years ago.
Every time I hear sirens I think to myself that they're like celebrities to me. Walking on the red carpet, you know. Only difference is that celebrities get awards later on. Firefighters, Paramedics and Police Officers get a person breathing their last few breaths and who depend on them to save their life; A burning building with a 6-year-old still inside. Or a drunk who just wouldn't put down the knife he's threatening people with.
Some day I would like to look into their eyes (which I've tried doing but end up with tears in my own) and thank them for doing what they do. They deserve much more respect. Instead of saying 'thank-you for coming' people say 'what took you so long?' If I can put a smile on their face (not that they don't smile) I'd be more then glad. I can type on and on about how amazing these people really are but honestly; there isn't much I can really say about how truly wonderful people they are... God Bless!
Warm Regards!
- Hidden
2006-07-05 15:13:43 · answer #2 · answered by piercing integrity 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just the nature of what they do makes them heros in my book. Anyone who runs into a burning building to protect the life or property of a stranger while everyone else is rightfully running out is either a hero or a fool. Firefighters have the training to not be fools.
2006-07-05 14:38:33 · answer #3 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would you rush into a burning building to save another?? If you did in the eyes of those you saved.. U ARE A HERO! They put their lives on the line daily just like police officers and the military.
2006-07-05 14:38:58 · answer #4 · answered by pammy6446 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Saving lives, running into burning buildings while other people stand by and just watch....they have difficult jobs, as do policemen and they lay their lives on the line every minute of every day...and the EMS part of that saves more lives than you can imagine. By the time I finish typing this approximately 100+ lives will be saved by firefighters (or cops).
2006-07-05 14:38:09 · answer #5 · answered by save_up_your_tears 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I served in the fire service for 31 years before I "retired" last year (volunteer). Most of us do not think of themselves as heroes. I did it as a way to serve my community. It wasn't for the glory or the accolades, but it was just something I did. I loved it for the most part and was fortunate that I never had to bury one of my own. The heroes I looked up to were the 343 that gave their lives at Ground Zero. If you are thinking of giving it a try, go for it. Girls are just as capable as guys.
2006-07-05 14:45:32 · answer #6 · answered by Mike S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firefighters regularly rescue people and pets from fires without regard to their own safety. It happens all the time. They truely are heros every day.!!
2006-07-05 14:39:34 · answer #7 · answered by Elwood 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They rush into burning builings to rescue people in danger. My definition of a hero is someone who acts unselfishly for others, even at the risk of their own safety.
2006-07-05 14:55:45 · answer #8 · answered by rjordan1041 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Their job requires them to risk their lives every day to save others. That definitely makes them heroes!
2006-07-05 14:37:39 · answer #9 · answered by southernlisa37 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anyone who is willing to give their life to save another is a hero.
2006-07-05 14:36:22 · answer #10 · answered by Greg W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋