Monday, February 7, 2011

Firefighters From the Future

Firefighters are underrated.  They are seen as heroes and are honored every parade, but how often do we consider that every time a fireman goes to work, he might not come home?  Wildfire Fighters save lives, homes, businesses, and the environment, by predicting where elusive flames will blaze up next.  Fortunately, researchers at BYU are developing methods to improve this deadly guesswork.  While studying how fast a leaf will burn, these scientists are also giving their protection and gratitude to our brave guardians.  Next time you meet a firefighter, do the same.  Our heroes deserve our thanks, regardless of who catches me with illegal fireworks next July 4th.

3 comments:

  1. Approval delivered in concise yet loquacious package.

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  2. I am agree with you. Their are facing more risks than soldiers in peace age.

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  3. This makes me wonder which is better: observing burning patterns through the combustion of leaves in a tightly controlled lab setting? or using natural instinct and judgement from experiencing flaming forests and vegetation? It's great that there is research in this area but I don't think that it takes everything pertaining to an actual wildfire into account.

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