We run to the coffee shop to escape the breezy, frigid weather of mid 30 degrees. I laugh as Jenny almost runs into a bussiness man, and we continue to weave through people. When we arrive, I have to order for both us. “Hi Jenny, what can I get for you guys today?” the cashier asks. “I would like a caramel latte, and she would like a hot chocolate.” Stephanie hates coffee, but I can’t stand hot chocolate. When I look at Steph, she gives me these wide eyes, which tell me I forgot something. I turn to the cashier lady, “Also, could I have a peppermint stick in the hot coco?” I should have known to never forget the peppermint stick; she can’t drink it without it. *** I stop to stare at the calm morning sky. Like every other day, I thank God and pray that everyone will be safe on this beautiful Sunday. I pray that my little girl will be …show more content…
The Captain calls in. “After discussing with everyone to make a plan, they have split up the duties,” he pauses. “Some departments are going to help staging the area on the Brooklyn side of the Battery Tunnel, but we are going to help the civilians. We need to direct people out and get as many to safety. Meet me a block away from the World Trade Center, many firefighters are arriving here. That is all.” There was barely any traffic near the towers because the roads were closing, and everyone was fleeing. Once we arrive to the site, all the guys are calm now like reality finally hit them. We all file out into what seems to be a crowd of firefighters. I put on my helmet. The Captain pulls us aside, “Do your best. I know God is with us today…” When we realize he is giving no further instruction, we all depart. I run until the towers are 100 ft away. I pick up the dust and sift through it. I couldn’t believe it, but it’s true. This is really happening. As I look up at the tower again, I realize if I can save one life, that is enough reason to keep
In 102 Minutes, Chapter 7, authors Dwyer and Flynn use ethos, logos, and pathos to appeal to the readers’ consciences, minds and hearts regarding what happened to the people inside the Twin Towers on 9/11. Of particular interest are the following uses of the three appeals.
A time to remember those who died, those who served, and those who carry on.” Unknown. During 9/11, the Manhattan firefighters were responding to a gas leak when they heard the explosion from one of the twin towers. Policemen and firefighters from all around New York and surrounding areas came to help rescue the victims.
The bombing of the World Trade Center was nicknamed “the Big One”, causing a sixteen alarm fire. FEMA’s Incident Commander (IC) arrived on the scene at 12:48 and began assessing what needed to be done: over 50,000 people needed to be evacuated, thick black smoke was filling the building and could not stopped, numerous people were trapped in elevators and personnel on the top floors were breaking glass raining it down on personnel on the ground.
“ Park right there so we can be right next to the store.” “What flavor are you going to get” Nish asks. Cherry coke I reply. I walk into the local 7 Eleven on Garth road and greet Sal. “Hola Dorianna medium iced-tea lemonade as usual?” “Not today Sal” I replied. I walk to the corner of the shop where all the slurpee flavors are and get a big gulp. I slowly pour the cherry coke flavor slurpee into my cup and go to the cashier to pay however, once I arrive at the cashier, I realized that I forgot my wallet. Without thinking twice about it, I decided to leave the shop with my slurpee. We left the shop and stood outside of 7 Eleven and just slurping our slurpees.
...ed and smoke filled buildings. He had thin gray, almost white, hair that had thinned over time. His eyes seemed to be sunken into his face, and his skin sagged. He looked younger than he truly was, and was acting like it too. He had a family at home, waiting on him to return, or at least praying that he would return. Mychal Judge was the Fire Department Chaplin at the New York Fire Department. He was not required to go to the scene, but chose to do so anyway. Father Judge had been kneeling, giving the last rites to a firefighter who had been killed by a falling body. Because, Mychal Judge was the first to be released from ground zero. This 68-year-old man’s death certificate bore the number one on September 11, 2001. (One Nation 70). September 11. 2001 changed America, and the world, forever. No one ever thought four planes and nineteen terrorist could do so much.
... be fostered. Nevertheless, current coordination is not bad as the MTA is the overall umbrella agency that has coordinated diverse emergency response organizations in the city of New York. For instance, during the time of the blackout, diverse stakeholders shared information although communication systems were weak. The impact of the blackout on the transportation sector and health of New York City was severe and key lessons can be learnt. Learning from past experience such as the blackout in 2003 has been attested by Volpe (2004) who indicates that experience would help improve future emergency response. This can also help design effective emergency policies and plans. Personnel had previously become familiar with each other through day-to-day operations and joint terrorism exercises. However, further research is recommended to expound more on this issue in detail.
My heart was thumping wildly, “What if I mess up?”, “What if I ask the wrong questions?” “What if I get them mixed up?” I was just before panicking. I arrived at the coffee shop where Mrs. Cleantech and I agreed to get together. We decided to meet at 3:00 to avoid the large lunch and supper crowds. What timing! We met at the front door! I asked the hostess if we could have some privacy. She was accommodating and guided us to a small table in the rear corner of the room. My confidence was rising, I think I was appropriately dressed! I was wearing my black slacks with a light green jacket. Mrs. Joe Cleantech was wearing simple clothes; brown slacks and a yellow sweater. We shook hands, introduced ourselves and sat down.
September 11th 2001 marks a day in US history that no one will ever forget. The terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center that occurred that day resulted in the biggest emergency service response ever in US history. Hundreds of police officers, EMS, and firefighters surrounded the area. However, according to a New York Times article, “The New York Police Department's response to the Sept. 11 attack was effective in many areas but suffered from lapses in leadership and coordination and a lack of proper planning and training, according to a draft report by an independent consultant for the department.” (Rashbaum, 2002)
Within in minutes of the first attack news people and all emergency personnel were on the scene trying to help evacuate the building and get medical treatment to those injured. One person who was on the scene was Lieutenant Terri Tobin who was sent to be the department’s spokesperson for the news media, but quickly became involved in the r...
According to the 911 Commission, fire departments from New York, Port Authority Police and Mayor’s Office responded swiftly. However, some mishaps in technology hurt the whole rescue mission. For instance, the fire fighters’ “radio system failed frequently that morning” thus failure to get information promptly (Dwyer, Flynn, and Fessenden para. 3). The 911 Commission explains that although the radio calls were of high frequency, they were locally connected and had low wattage leading to command transfer failures (281-283). Hamilton points out that the internet might have played a great role in the September 11 attacks (2).
At 'Ground Zero' on September 14, 2001, President George W. Bush did many things to restore the confidence of the rattled and scared population. Unity was a key role in the success of this speech. The whole time that he made his speech his arm was wrapped around a firefighter at the scene which not only showed ethos, but also made them look like good friends and it showed a sense of stability and unity, “Throughout most of his speech, he kept his arm wrapped around a lead firefighter working at the scene,” (Docan.) In addition, he said how the local area was connected to other people who where hurt ar...
As I got back down to the first floor I heard another loud noise as I got outside I saw another plane had crashed but this time it was in the South tower. I fell on my knees in sadness, I didn’t even have to turn halfway around to see that people were suffering I didn’t want to see. I could hear the sirens of ambulances, police cars, and fire engines. People were screaming everywhere. As I stood up, I turned around slowly, I could see many people crying around me for their loved ones that they know didn’t make it through all of this.
Imagine you are asleep and it is a normal night just like any other, when all of a sudden you smell smoke from your bedroom. Immediately, you open your door and you cannot see anything due to the heavy layer of smoke. Your first reaction is to call the fire department and within minutes, they show up at your house. Some firefighters start battling the flames engulfing your house, while others rush into the flames searching for you and anyone else in your family, including your pets. This is just another day at the office for the firefighters but for you it’s a traumatic event and you can’t thank the firefighters enough for saving your life.
Specific Purpose Statement: To persuade my audience that that solar power should become the main form of alternative energy in the Unites States.
Charging of cell phone battery is a big problem while travelling as power supply source is not generally accessible. If you keep your cell phone switched on continuously, its battery will go flat within five to six hours, making the cell phone useless. A fully charged battery becomes necessary at times when you need to use them. Here is a simple charger that replenishes the cell phone battery within two to three hour. This device was accomplished by Max Donelan.