I think you should write about fire fighters, because without them, we would have burning cities, homes and our cities would be destroyed without them. not to mention they put there life on the line to save someone Else's.
here's a brief description about fire fighters that you can write:
Goals of firefighting
Fire fighters at Vandenberg Air Force Base work to extinguish a fire.The three main goals in firefighting are (in order) life safety, incident stabilization, and property conservation. Firefighting is an inherently dangerous occupation. As such, the skills required for safe operations are regularly practiced during training evolutions throughout a firefighter's career. In the United States, the preeminent fire training and standards organization is the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Often initial firefighting skills are taught during a local, regional, or state approved fire academy. Depending on the requirements of a department, additional skills and certifications such as technical rescue and Paramedicine may also be taught at this time.
Firefighters work closely with other emergency response agencies, most particularly local and state police departments. As every fire scene is technically a crime scene until deemed otherwise by a qualified investigator, there is often overlap between the responsibilities of responding firefighters and police officers such as evidence and scene protection, initial observations of first respondents, and chain of evidence issues.[citation needed] The increasing role of firefighters in providing emergency medical services also brings firefighters into common overlap with law enforcement. One example of this is a common state law requiring all gunshot wounds to be reported to law enforcement agencies.
Most career (full time, paid) firefighters in North America are represented by the International Association of Fire Fighters
Fire fighting has several basic skills: prevention, self preservation, rescue, preservation of property and fire control. Firefighting is further broken down into skills which include size-up, extinguishment, ventilation, and salvage and overhaul. Search and Rescue, which has already been mentioned, is performed early in any fire scenario and many times is in unison with extinguishment and ventilation
Rescue:
Firefighter exiting a structure fire.
The Firefighter's helmet is built to withstand falling objects.Rescue operations consist of searching for and removing trapped occupants of hazardous conditions. Animals may also be recovered, if resources and conditions permit. Generally triage and first aid are performed outside, as removal from the hazardous atmosphere is the primary goal in preserving life. Search patterns include movement against room walls (to prevent rescuers from becoming lost or disoriented) and methodical searches of specific areas by designated teams. Unlike a fire control team, a rescue team typically moves faster, but has no hose to follow out to safety through the smoky darkness. A rescue rope may be needed for tethering a team involved in exceptionally dangerous conditions.
Incident commanders also arrange for standby search and rescue teams to assist if firefighters become lost, trapped, or injured. Such teams are commonly known as Rapid Intervention Teams (abbreviated RIT). According to "two-in, two-out", the only time it is permissible for a team of firefighters to enter a burning structure without backup in place outside is when they are operating in what is known as "Rescue Mode". Rescue Mode occurs when firefighters have arrived at the scene, and it is readily apparent that there are occupants trapped inside who need immediate rescue. At such a time, properly equipped firefighters (exercising good judgment tempered by training and experience) may enter the structure and proceed directly to victims in need of rescue, RIT will then be put in place when resources permit.
The Worcester Cold Storage Warehouse fire provides a stark example of disoriented rescuers perishing when their air supply was exhausted during a fruitless primary search and subsequent RIT searches.
Searches for trapped victims are exhaustively detailed, often including searches of cupboards, closets, and under beds. The search is divided into two stages, the primary and secondary. The primary search is conducted quickly and thoroughly, typically beginning in the area closest to the fire as it is subjected to the highest risk of exposure. The secondary search only begins once the fire is under control, and is always (resources and personnel permitting) performed by a different team from that which did the primary search.
Rescue operations may also involve the extrication of victims of motor vehicle crashes (abbreviated MVC). Here firefighters use spreaders, cutters, and hydraulic rams, tools more commonly known as the Hurst tools to remove metal from the patient, followed by actually removing the patient, usually on a backboard with collar, and transferring to a waiting ambulance crew in the cold zone. More technical forms of rescue include subsets such as rope rescue, swiftwater rescue, confined space rescue, and trench rescue. These types of rescue are often extremely hazardous and physically demanding. They also require extensive technical training. NFPA regulation 1006 and 1670 state that a "rescuer" must have medical training to perform any technical rescue operation. Accordingly, firefighters involved in rescue operations have some kind of medical training as first responders, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, or nurses.
2007-03-12 19:05:18
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answered by ♥!BabyDoLL!♥ 5
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How about writing an essay about the people who volunteer to help put on the Special Olympics? You know, the people who organize the event, do the fund raising, provide the lunch for the athletes, the people who create the events and round up the athletes so they can begin the event, etc.
If you have the movie, The Ringer, with Johnny Knoxville, I highly recommend you watch the special features part of the DVD, it'll give you a "jumping off" point to start your essay.
If you choose this subject, after you're done with the essay, go out there and volunteer to help in your local Special Olympics, it'll have a huge impact on you, I can guarantee it!
2007-03-12 19:08:57
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answered by collegebutterfly73 3
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Here are some agencies you can write about:
Red Cross (provides educational training on how to save lives, provides relief in crisis/natural disaster situations)
http://www.redcross.org/
United Way (one of the largest volunteer organizations in the U.S.)
http://www.unitedway.org
Peace Corp
http://www.peacecorps.gov
Humane Society
http://www.hsus.org
Teachers
There's actually a Helping Hands organization:
http://www.helpinghandsgroup.org/
UNICEF (work's for children's rights)
http://www.unicef.org/
Hope that helps provide a start for you.
2007-03-12 21:21:05
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answered by RedPower Woman 6
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