Essays on Fire

The invention of the transistor spawned the Digital Revolution that is still ongoing today. As digital technologies are developed and improved, a growing number of applications are found for these technologies. One example is the industrial robot which will completely replace humans, unlike robots today...

The sun was at the peak of noon with temperatures rising over 25 degrees Celsius. It was Daniel’s 3rd day at Brisbane Grammar School. He sat on the bench in front of the Ladies Toilets waiting for someone with sympathy to sit next to him....

I can remember as a child in the 1950s and early sixties, the air-raid sirens, and everyone getting under their desk, or going to the ground floor of the school building and curling up with our faces against the wall. It was a game. It...

Fires are one of the main causes of death and destruction of properties which cost billions of lose every year. Smoke is the early stage of starting fire. If smoke can be detected accurately in its initial stage, massive fire incident can be prevented. This...

Fire doors must be checked regularly as they are crucial in protecting escape routes and maintaining compartmentation. They are usually made from timber or steel and are designed to provide 30 to 60 minutes of protection. But before you think of installing one, it’s important...

To know about essentials of wildfire protection has never been more crucial for those already in high-risk areas.”For almost a month, California has been desperately battling the largest blaze in history. Property managers nationwide and all across the world need to prepare themselves concerning the...

A firework is a kind of device that produces a visual and auditory effect. The earliest versions of fireworks were tubes made from paper and bamboo, and they were filled with finely ground charcoal and sulfur. These types of fireworks were used in China almost...

Influence of the Great Chicago Fire In October of 1871, a massive fire destroyed the city of Chicago. Although the fire was initially tragic, any historical account of the city will demonstrate the inspirational strength and resilient attitude of Chicago’s population. It allowed the city...

Schools have an obligation of ensuring students are safe from any dangers such as fire. In this regard, most schools have put in place unique safety controls, particularly against fire. Egress, firefighting, and sprinklers systems are among the common systems put in place to handle...

Introduction For this paper, our team will continue with the work started with our first paper and identify various scenarios and results that we can foresee occurring with the problem of wildfires and the systems that are enmeshed in them. We have constructed different scenarios,...

There is an ongoing discussion about whether logging areas helps prevent wildfires or not. There is evidence that shows it going either way on if it is an effective way to help prevent wildfires or even if it helps slow them down when they do...

Fire, the public enemy number one, when it comes to the destruction of lives and property. There is so much agitation associated with fire destruction and homeowners are no exception. Most families and business owners who experienced fire damage are usually anxious to start again,...

In the novel 1984, George Orwells predictions of the future are really advice, Don’t let the government control every aspect of your private lives. If we allow this we will be turned into robots of the system. Perhaps it is also a look at what...

The December 26 announcement that the Thomas Fire, the largest wildfire in California history, was 89 percent contained brought much-needed cheer to Santa Barbara residents. However, the comfort was short-lived. On January 9, the coastal community suffered another major setback after a storm that dumped...