Articles for tag: Fire Department, Fire Fighting

Karla News

How to Put Out a Frying Pan Fire

Cooking in the kitchen is typically a safe and uneventful daily activity. However, it is always best to be prepared for the unexpected. Frying pan fires can be a dangerous hazard in the kitchen. A raging frying pan fire can have devastating consequences if it is not extinguished in a timely fashion. These practical fire-fighting ...

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Historic Places to Visit in Alexandria, Virginia

Are you a history buff? I must admit that I am; I love learning about what life was like in the past, learning about the way things have changed and enjoy visiting historic sites such as Civil War plantations, historic forts and charming historic communities. Alexandria, Virginia offers visitors a city full of historical sites ...

Fighting Wild Fires: A Summer Job for College Students That Can Pay $3,000-$5,000 Per Month

Few summer jobs offer students a chance to earn more money than fighting forest fires. Bruce Ferguson, president of Ferguson Management Company, a wild land firefighting company headquartered in Albany, Oregon, estimates that entry-level firefighters could earn $3,000 to $5,000 a month during peak fire season months of June, July and August. According to Ferguson, ...

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Fire Fighter / Fire Truck Birthday Party Theme for Boys

  Boys adore fire fighters and fire trucks. Take this love and make a magical birthday party that will create life long memories for your child. A little creativity will go a long way! Location If you happen to live near a fire department, they may be willing to rent out the meeting room and ...

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The Great Boston Fire

In 1872, a fire destroyed Boston’s commercial district. It raged for nearly a full day and destroyed nearly 1,000 buildings. It is known today as the Great Boston Fire. The Great Boston Fire began in the basement of a warehouse on the corner of Kingston St. and Summer St. in Boston’s commercial district. The warehouse ...