Final Paper

Brett Blatzer
Mrs. Boresen
Expository Writing P4
Final Paper
5/19/11


Every day a pregnant woman, somewhere, is thinking about abortion; whether it is right or wrong for them. According to the article Abortion Statistics about 115,000 women make that choice daily. Abortion has become a monumental argument today between two main groups. One of which is pro-life, and the other group is pro-choice. Abortion has been the debate for years where the two different groups try to persuade the other that their views are right, but in all reality abortion is wrong. The statistics, medical information, and moral views of abortion are enough justification to prove that abortion is immoral and cruel.
The continued debate is supported on both sides by many plausible and reliable facts. Pro-choice representatives use a social case to argue their side of why they believe abortion is the choice of the woman who is debating whether or not to have an abortion. Medical statements prove that during the first trimester of pregnancy, the new fetus cannot survive without the mother. The fetus is completely dependent on getting the essential nutrients and supplies directly from the mother. Therefore in the eyes of pro-choice supporters the mother should then be able to decide what she wants to do with her own body. Another argument supported by pro-choice is that it would be a way out for future teen mothers to not have the burden of giving up their education, and have the financial hardships (Abortion: Pro Choice). Pro- Choice supporters also present the scenario that if a woman is raped and becomes pregnant, she may not want to bear the child. So in hand she could have the choice to not have a baby from being sexually assaulted. Along with the rape scenario, pro-choice supporters argue that a woman could be caused large levels of distress. Furthermore to cease the pain of a pregnancy that they did not choose to have, they would have an abortion.
Pro- life supporters are backed by moral and medical evidence to support their case. Medical studies have shown that women who have abortions are at risk to damaging their reproductive systems, and in some cases, they may cause enough damage to never be able to give birth again. Research also shows that women who have abortions are also more likely to develop cervical, breast, and uterine cancer (Against Abortion). The main argument that pro-choice offers is that abortions are religiously un-abiding. Should one decide that abortion is right for them, they are deciding to kill a life created by God, and are taking on the role of God. Furthermore, it is viewed that if someone is trying to kill a child they are taking on the role of God, and they should be punished (Against Abortion). Another point that they argue is that these kids will be missing the meaning of life. The meaning of life is to provide man to apply his free will and volition, which is testing against the fruits of knowledge on the tree of good and evil (The Real Meaning of Life According to the Bible). So in hand they believe that abortion is morally wrong.
In my personal belief I feel that abortion is wrong, mostly by religious standards. I grew up being taught that a new baby was a gift from God, and should always be treated as such, and we are all created in the image of God. Another point I believe, is that God bestows all his blessings on us from the moment of creation, which is the moment of conception (Abortion in the Bible and Church History). Nevertheless, believing that all people are created at the moment of conception; I view abortion as destroying the life of an unborn person. It is also possible to have the child anyway, and upon birth give that child up for adoption. To me that is cruel because they had no say in the matter whether they wanted to live or not.
For many years the debatable subject of abortion has been analyzed carefully to win popularity, but it is immoral and unjust. Abortion is wrong because it goes against social views, and more importantly it contradicts religious views. When an unborn life is on the line, just think of what that life could accomplish instead of what it could hinder.


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"Against Abortion: The Main Arguement." ArticleClick.com. 2011. Web. 10 May 2011.
Alcorn, Randy. "Does the Bible Prohibit Abortion? Abortion in the Bible and Church History - ChristianAnswers.Net." Christian Answers Network [Home] • Multilingual Answers, Reviews, Ministry Resources, and More! • ChristianAnswers.Net. Web. 10 May 2011. .
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Brett Blatzer
Mrs. Boresen
Expository Writing P4
Option 2 Essay
5/6/11

“Enjoy life, because life is phenomenal! It’s a magnificent trip”-Bob Proctor (The Secret DVD). This is a quote by a man who is in a group of many people that have come together to explain how to be successful in life. The Secret is the name of a movie, book, and lecture series that explains how to use your own feelings and emotions to be successful in almost every aspect of life possible. The men and women that have come together to create The Secret understand how it works through their own and other’s experiences. With their help the have spread the secret throughout the world to help all that they can. Some of the men that are featured in The Secret are John Assaraf, Bob Proctor, and John F. Demartini.
Foremost I would like to start with John Assaraf. Initially his life began in 1961 where he was raised in a loving home. However, to John's dismay his father was a cab driver, therefore not being home a bulk of John's life when he had questions to life. As a result, John led his teen years with health issues and low self esteem that ultimately could have landed him a spot in jail, or even worse the morgue. Once he wizened up a little bit at the age of 19 he left home to find the answers to his questions of success that he was looking for. After drifting around for a few years at the age of 21 he became a partner of RE/MAX real estate. His mission was to turn around the slow Indiana region. Not only did he work for RE/MAX he excelled. Now his sales associates sell over $4 billion dollars a year (The Secret Story.com). Throughout the last 25 years John has dedicated his life to research correlating to the human brain, quantum physics, and business strategy (The Secret Story.com). He enjoys sharing his success with audiences worldwide. One way he is sharing his success is through the movie The Secret. He has advertised the highly popular movie on shows like the Ellen Show and Larry King Live. Another way Assaraf has showed his understanding of the Law of Attraction is his pride of building four mulit-million dollar companies from practically nothing. Most of all he enjoys telling his life lessons and stories, even if they are a little embarrassing, to his listeners so that they may apply what he has learned to his life as well (The Secret Story.com). John Assaraf has been very fortunate to turn a rough childhood into living comfortably for most of his life. Bob Proctor is another Secret promoter that shares this characteristic.
In the year 1960 a young Bob Proctor became a high school drop-out with not much more than a resume filled with jobs that would not get him anywhere. Born in 1936, Bob grew up with little prospects of being rich or famous (personal-development.com). He was then introduced to a book called Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill, which sparked new ideas in Bob’s head (The Secret Story.com). Immediately he turned to a life of self improvement with only an annual salary of $4000, and him being in debt of $6000 (Personal Development.com). In a matter of a few months his life did a complete one-eighty flip. He turned around in a year from being in debt to making over $100,000 annually. Soon then after he moved to Chicago and began working for Nightingale-Conant. Through hard work and using the knowledge he had at his disposal he became the Vice President of sales for Nightingale-Conant (The Secret Story.com). Furthermore he has achieved fame and fortune in the form of books that he has written and movies he has been in. He has written the critically acclaimed books You Were Born Rich and Science of Getting Rich, and has appeared in the movies The Secret DVD and Power Principles for Creating more Wealth (A Great Health.com). Today Bob Proctor spends his life traveling around the world teaching individuals and companies the secrets of his acquired knowledge and the Law of Attraction (The Secret.tv). However, Mr. Proctor is not the only one spreading his wealth of knowledge of the Law of Attraction around the world.
Dr. John F. Demartini shares another story close to that of Bob Proctor. Born in Houston, Texas on Thanksgiving day John grew with numerous obstacles and distractions. Initially, when he started walking he was immobilized with leg braces, and he also had them on his hands as well. Throughout his school career he struggled beyond his peers with learning disabilities and general difficulties. He had troubles reading, and even worse he had trouble communicating both verbally and written. As a matter of fact his first grade teacher had stated that he would never read, write, communicate, or be worth anything at all his entire life. In accordance with all he was ever told during his life Dr Demartini dropped out of high school at age 14, and from there moved to Hawaii. So how is it that this man has become something of himself with the disabilities he had? Interestingly enough 17 year old John Demartini met Paul Bragg. Bragg harped on John to overcome his learning disabilities, to get an education, and make a difference in the world. After this insightful conversation John started to crack away at his shell of learning disabilities. Consequently, John shortly learned how to both read and write, and proceeded to obtaining his general education diploma, or GED. Furthermore he went on to graduate from the University of Houston as Magna Cum Laude in 1982 ( Dr. Demartini.com). Today Dr. John Demartini is a behavioral specialist, author of numerous books, and the core founder of the Demartini Institute. Majority of the time Dr. Demartini is off to over 56 countries for more than 360 days a year to not only share his research, but also his finding throughout the world for people to become more aware of their full potential. Additionally, Demartini has authored more than 40 books, and has appeared in diverse radio, television, and printed interviews around the world (Hay House Inc.).
Once more it is important to rationalize that these men are anomalies compared to the majority of human beings on the face to the planet. John Assaraf, Bob Proctor, and last but not least Dr. John Demartini have all discovered a power most will never know of, and the amazing part is that every single person can use this to their advantage. Personally, I believe that these men have done very good things for the world, but not only in figuring out this new law they are going out and beyond any means necessary to spread the wealth of this knowledge for the world to know. "There is no blackboard in the sky on which God has written your purpose, your mission in life is the mission you give yourself. Your life will be what you create is as, no one will stand judgment of it, now or ever."-Neale Donald Walsch (The Secret DVD).

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615 Charlotte Street Johnstown, CO 80534
April 20, 2011

Ms. Linda Elizabeth Archibeque Senior Accountant Aims Community College Greeley, CO 80632
Dear Ms. Archibeque,
I am interested in applying for the Fire Science 2 scholarship at Aims Community College. I am applying for this scholarships for different reasons. The most important reason is that this scholarship would help me push to achieve my goal in becoming a firefighter. I would acquire the knowledge to improve my potential placement above other applicants in a job search. I am interested in this application because it is for degrees and programs that I feel are very unique in both the knowledge learned in them, but also how they will improve a person's traits all around.
Throughout my high school career I have worked very hard to be where I am now. I have maintained a 3.85 GPA and have respectfully earned the rank of 18 in my graduating class. I have taken a rigorous class schedule to prepare me for how college is going to be. With this scholarship I will receive information and certificates in firefighting science. In the process it will help me when I go to look for a firefighting job by placing my accomplishments above other potential applicants.
Also with being a full time student I have played competitive hockey since my freshman year. While playing hockey I have received a handful of awards and a few championships. Playing competitive hockey has also helped me manage my time with school work, friend, and family time. Also to match this scholarship I have taken two firefighting combat tests with the Longmont Fire Department. This physical test is run by all of the firefighters each year for them to be on the department. So having run this test I have a little bit of background information and feelings of firefighting.
I am grateful that Aims Community College offers this scholarship to any student wishing to pursue these classes. It gives them a chance to get a basic knowledge of firefighting without having to have any hands-on experience, and gives them proper accreditation for the work that they put in. This is a great example of the values that the school has in making the best decisions possible for the school and of the students. It will always be in the best of interest for everyone, just like in the original school established in 1965. Thank you for your time and consideration in looking at my application. If you need to contact me please feel free too by phone (970) 290-4373, email beastlyblazer33@gmail.com, or by mail. Once again thank you for the time.
Sincerely,

Brett Blatzer

Who has had the greatest impact on your life?

I have come to know numerous men and women who have impacted my life, but none will leave the impression that my dad has. He has and always will be there for me when I need it most. For example he has supported me through thick and thin during my whole hockey career spanning eight years now. He has allowed me, and taken himself, up to Canada to play in a tournament. Over all of the years I have noticed how generous my dad is also. He will do whatever he can to help the family or even a friend. He will fix some of the family's cars so that they don't have to go to a garage and have to pay the ridiculous amounts that they ask for. Being around my dad my whole life has also taught me a lot. It was sitting in the passenger seat of the car where I learned to drive without him telling me what to do. He taught me the most important lesson in life, in my opinion. Originally he was telling me that for playing goalie in hockey if I wanted to be more successful I needed to be in a position that would make the player alter their shot. However I see that this piece of advice can be used in any aspect of life. An example of this is if I want to be successful in getting a job I need to alter my resume and appearance to make the company want to hire me. My dad was also the one to introduce me to my second career choice if my first does not go as planned. With his help I have been around fire stations and gotten to know some firefighters and the lives that they live. He has also set up a simulated combat test that normal firefighters would have to pass in order to be employed. So because of all the things that my father has done for me and how he lives his life has left and always leave the biggest impact on my life and how I am intending to live it.

In approximately 500 words, describe your career plans, goals, and personal ambitions.

I have been, in my opinion, a very fortunate individual who has had more than one career path places before me. The two career paths that I have been given is to continue my hockey career and as well as a career as a firefighter. I am going to pursue my hockey career after high school to as high of a level of play as I can. The first superior of level of hockey that I will be attempting to play in will be juniors. This age division pertains to young adults all the way up to 20 or 21 before they are not allowed to play anymore. From there I plan to go to a national hockey league organization and play with a minor affiliate of them, and if things work out in my favor go and play with the professional team myself. I will be able to go to the higher levels of hockey with hard work not only on the ice, but in a workout room as well. My goals for my hockey career are to play one game in the NHL, and regardless of the team I play for to be consistent and give my team a chance to win every game, day in and day out. Once I am no longer able to play high levels of hockey I plan to return to school and receive certificates that acknowledge me to have all the skills and knowledge of an Emergency Medical Technician. From there I am going to apply with the Longmont Fire Department in Longmont, Colorado. If hired, even if it is not with Longmont, I want to serve the community in which I work with the utmost dedication. Through the years of faithful service that I am planning to give to my company I hope to be promoted up to the position of Battalion Fire Chief. Although the Battalion Fire Chief does not control all of the fire activity in the city it would be a great honor to be in that position with all of the responsibilities and still be active in the act of fighting fires. I do not plan or want to gain fame in my quest for a great life. I want to be good at what it is I am doing, do it with the most respect, and in return the journey of doing great things will be enough to me.

Definition Essay

Brett Blatzer
Mrs. Boresen
Expository Writing P4
Definition Essay
3/24/2010


Firefighting is a word hardly honored, however it has saved countless lives thanks to the nature of the word. At one point in most people’s lives, they admire men who put their lives on the line and risk everything to demonstrate a heroic deed in protecting a community. Firefighting is what these men do for a profession. Now think about the respect and gratitude these men should get because of what they do on a daily basis. They are usually the first responders on any scene of an accident, anywhere where an individual may be hurt, or even just an alarm going off. Of course they are the ones who put out all the fires. There are many statements that can be made to describe firefighting.
Some may ask, what constitutes the meaning of firefighting? According to a dictionary definition, firefighting is the occupation of attempting to control and extinguish fires (Dictionary.com 1). The verb definition of firefighting would be the act of using all available materials and skills possessed to extinguish a fire, while being able to preserve as much property as possible in the shortest amount of time. However, to me, firefighting is a whole different meaning. Firefighting is the job and passion of a man to be a symbol of protection in the community of which he serves. It is going above and beyond in any way possible to not only put out fires and to save the lives of citizens, but to show the community that they care and want to make an impact on everyone. It may be ordinary to know the dictionary definition of firefighting, but being painted a picture is an enhanced way of understanding the word.
While I have not actually been in the spot of a firefighter at the scene of a fire or other emergency, I do know the physical toll that the job takes on you. Twice in the past two years I have taken the firefighting combat test with the Longmont Fire Department. While doing this, I had to run through an obstacle course fit with ordinary skills and movements that a firefighter would have to do during any call. When it was all said and done I had to carry a ladder backwards across a marked line and back forward to the wall where I began. In addition to that there were bags, and a simulated tool, in which I was required to carry around cones and back. In sequence also came carrying fire extinguishers and a rolled up hose up and down three flights of stairs. I also had to drag a dummy and a hose a certain distance before I could return them to the original position. The last thing in the obstacle course was standing on a platform about shoulder length apart hitting a block in between my legs on the sled half way down the channel. However, there is no alternative to ever having the same sensation as doing the actual job. Just imagine the big ball of ecstasy and pride in the pit of these men's stomach for all that they are doing and planning to do for a community. The feeling of knowing that they are saving lives and property everyday to make the world an improved place. Also, with the job comes an immensely hefty feeling of accomplishment that could never be compared to anything else in the world. Just the uniqueness of the feeling is more than most can imagine and is a more than real feeling to many men and women around the world. Another thing that could never be truly felt is being in the spot and firefighting. Now just imagine stepping into the shoes of the firefighter. The initial alarm commences, and they rush to the engine. In an instant, the bunker gear seems to ascend on them as if it were a second skin, while the fire truck pulls out of the house. Looking out the window at the passing scenery, and preparing the mind for uncertain stroke with death. The vibration of the truck on their feet stops as the truck comes to a halt and is starring directly into the depth of the inferno. They step down with the helmet and oxygen pack adjusted to their body. The weight is cumbersome, but in a moment's time becomes part of them, and moisture starts to gather on their brow as they get to work extending the hose and attaching it to a fire hydrant. The limp hose fills progressively faster and faster until it is at full capacity in their hands as they walk towards the burning flames. They take position and pull the lever on the hose and there is a sudden rupture of water flooding from the charged hose. It feels like they are the one contributing the water; the way their hands shake, and how their mind loses reality they believe they have been given the power to summon water and expel it from their body at such a rapid force. Finally, at the end when all that is left is smoke they look at the rubble as their body starts to shut down. They start to feel a little fatigued, as they realize their adrenaline is starting to diminish. The ride back to the house is very uneventful. Their body is in the moment, but them mind is still at the fire, and it will be for the rest of the day. Firefighting would be nothing today if it were not for the original pioneers of the profession.
The act of firefighting can be traced back thousands of years before any of the modern technology was at the grasp of man. There is not much history in my life about firefighting. However, as stated, before I have done a two combat tests, and I have been around firefighters and seen the lifestyle that they live. The world on the other hand has seen much more history on firefighting. The foremost organized combat against fire dates back to ancient Egypt, where hand-operated pumps were used to douse the flames. One of the first fire brigades were formed in 6 AD in Rome. After the Great Fire in London in 1666, insurance companies formed fire brigades to protect building of the insurance company's clients. The invention of the fire hose came to be in 1672 when the Dutch inventor Jan Van der Heiden put together a flexible leather hose equipped with brass fittings every 50 feet. In 1725, the first fire engine was constructed. This innovative design was a cart that was pulled to the fire. The cart was equipped with pumps which in turn were hand-operated. These manned pumps could generate up to 160 gallons per minute at up to 120 feet. It is also a verity that one of the founding fathers of the United States, Benjamin Franklin, was liable for creating the Union Fire Company in 1736 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Finally, the first steam engines used by firefighters were made in 1829, but lost interest once internal combustion engines came into the scene in 1907 (FirefightersBBQ.com 1). In modern day, firefighting is a very organized matter with the technology to match. Firefighters are equipped in today's world with respirator packs for oxygen, and all the tools crucial to put fires out while keeping property damages low. They also have very sophisticated fire trucks. These trucks are customized to the necessities of the department, and the standards are set by the individuals who know the most about them.
Firefighting is a captivating word. It is a word familiar to all of us, yet to me it presents a possible career and lifestyle. So next time you see a fire truck in your rear view mirror with the sirens blaring and lights flashing, please move out of the way, because they are just trying to protect you and me from danger. "You have to do something in your life that is honorable and not cowardly if you are to live in peace with yourself, and for the firefighter it is fire," - Larry Brown.

Works Cited
"Firefighter | Define Firefighter at Dictionary.com." Dictionary.com | Free Online Dictionary for English Definitions. Web. 25 Feb. 2011. .
"Firefighter Quotes, Firefighting Sayings, Fireman, Firemen." The Quote Garden - Quotes, Sayings, Quotations, Verses. Web. 25 Feb. 2011. .
"History Of FireFighters." Firefighters' BBQ.com Home Page. Chef Matt Llc. Web. 25 Feb. 2011. .

At one point in most people’s lives they admire men who put their lives on the line and risk everything to perform a heroic deed in protecting a community. Firefighting is what these men do for a living. Now think about the respect and thanks these men should get because of what these men do on a daily basis. They are usually the first responders on any scene of an accident or anywhere where someone may be hurt or even just an alarm goes off. They also of course are the ones who put out all the fires. There are many statements that can be made to describe firefighting.
What constitutes the meaning of firefighting some may ask. According to a dictionary definition as a noun firefighting is the occupation of attempting to control and extinguish fires (Dictionary.com 1). The verb definition of firefighting would be the act of using all intended materials and skills possessed to extinguish a fire, while being able to preserve as much property as possible in the shortest amount of time. However, to me firefighting is a whole different thing. Firefighting is the job and passion of man to be a symbol in the community of protection. Going above and beyond in any way possible to not only put out fires and saves citizens lives, but to show the community that they care and want to make an impact on everyone is the way of firefighting. It may be bland and boring to know the dictionary definition of firefighting but being painted a picture is a much better way of understanding the word.
While I have not actually been in the spot of a firefighter at the scene of a fire or other emergency I do know the physical toll that the job takes on you. Twice in the past two years I have taken the firefighting combat test with the Longmont Fire Department. While doing this I had to run through an obstacle course fit with ordinary skills and movements that a firefighter would have to do during any call. When it was all said and done I had to carry a ladder across a line and back, bags and a simulated tool around cones and back, and also fire extinguishers and a rolled up hose up and down three flights of stairs. I also had to drag a dummy and a hose a certain distance before I could return them to the original position. The last thing in the obstacle course was hitting a block and a sled half way down the groove. However, there is no alternative to ever having the same feeling as doing the actual job. Just imagine, the big ball of joy and pride in the pit of your stomach for all that you are doing and planning to do for a community. The feeling of knowing that you are saving lives and property everyday to make the world a better place. Also with the job would come an immensely large feeling of accomplishment, that could never be compared to anything else in the world. Just the uniqueness of the feeling would be more than most can imagine and is a more than real feeling to many men and women around the world. Another thing that could never be truly felt is being in the spot and firefighting. The initial alarm goes off and you rush to the engine. In an instant the bunker gear seems to climb on you as if it were a second skin, while the fire truck pulls out of the house. Looking out the window at the passing scenes, and preparing the mind for an unmistakable touch with death. The vibration of the truck on your feet stops as the truck comes to a stop starring directly into the depth of the inferno. You step down with the helmet and oxygen pack adjusted to your body now. The weight is unusual, but in a moments time becomes part of you, and moisture starts to gather on your brow as you get to work pulling out the hose and attaching it to a fire hydrant. The limp hose fills gradually faster, and faster until it is at full capacity in your hands as you walk towards the burning flames. You take position and pull the lever on the hose and a sudden burst of water flooding from the charged hose in your hands. It feels like you are the one contributing the water; the way the your hands shake, and how your mind loses reality you believe you have been given the power to summon water and expel it from your body at such a rapid force. Finally at the end when all that is left is smoke you look at the rubble as your body starts to shut down. You start to feel a little weak, as you realize your adrenaline is starting to vanish. The ride back to the house is very uneventful. Your body is in the moment but your mind is still at the fire, and it will be for the rest of the day. Firefighting would be nothing today if it were not for the original pioneers of the profession.
The act of firefighting can be traced back thousands of years before any of the modern technology was at the disposable of man. There is not much history in my life about firefighting. However as stated before I have done a couple combat tests, and I have been around firefighters and seen the lifestyle that they live. The world on the other hand has seen much more history on firefighting than myself. The first organized combat against fire is dated back to ancient Egypt, where hand-operated pumps were used to douse the flames. One of the first fire brigades were formed in 6 AD in Rome. After the Great Fire in London in 1666 insurance companies formed fire brigades to protect building of the insurance company's clients. The invention of the fire hose came to be in 1672 when the Dutch inventor Jan Van der Heiden put together a flexible leather hose equipped with brass fittings every 50 feet. In 1725 the first fire engine was constructed. The original design was a cart that was pulled to the fire. The cart were equipped with pumps, which in turn were hand-operated. These manned pumps could generate up to 160 gallons per minute at up to 120 feet. It is also a fact that one of the founding fathers of the United States, Benjamin Franklin, is responsible for creating the Union Fire Company in 1736 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Finally the first steam engines used by firefighters were made in 1829, but lost interest once internal combustion engines came onto the scene in 1907 (FirefightersBBQ.com 1). In the modern day firefighting is a very organized matter with the technology to match. Firefighters are equipped in today's world with respirator packs for oxygen and all the tools necessary to put fires out while keeping property damages low. They also have very advanced fire trucks. These trucks are customized to the needs of the department and the standards are set by the people who know the most about them.
Firefighting is an intriguing word. It is a word familiar to all of us, yet to me it presents a possible career and lifestyle. So next time you see a fire truck in your rear view mirror with the sirens blaring and lights flashing move out of the way because they are just trying to protect you and me from danger. "You have to do something in your life that is honorable and not cowardly if you are to live in peace with yourself, and for the firefighter it is fire" -Larry Brown.


Works Cited
"Firefighter | Define Firefighter at Dictionary.com." Dictionary.com | Free Online Dictionary for English Definitions. Web. 25 Feb. 2011. .
"Firefighter Quotes, Firefighting Sayings, Fireman, Firemen." The Quote Garden - Quotes, Sayings, Quotations, Verses. Web. 25 Feb. 2011. .
"History Of FireFighters." Firefighters' BBQ.com Home Page. Chef Matt Llc. Web. 25 Feb. 2011. .