Annotated Bibliography
Resource 1:
Putnam, Tom; Sanchez, Brenna; BC Smith; Cortini, Alessandro; Eaton, Mark. BURN: A Year in the Life of Detroit Firefighters. CallBox LLC, 22 April 2012, WorldCat. Web. 8 Oct. 2014
This video gives the account of firefighters in Detroit, a city with more structure fires than normal and a horrible budget for the fire department. Firefighters are faced with horrible pay, worn out gear and equipment, and citizens that want to see the city burn. Run down abandoned houses litter every block. Trucks break constantly. Politics battle to fix the city and keep moral high in firefighters. Through it all, firefighters support one another. Brotherhood stays strong as the men and women of Detroit’s fire service fight to survive and overcome the dying city.
Resource 2:
Semon, Craig S.. A life of service - After 44 years, firefighter calls it a career. Worcester Telegram & Gazette (MA) 28 Dec. 2006, SOUTH COUNTY, LOCAL NEWS: B1. NewsBank. Web. 8 Oct. 2014.
Lt. Ronald Woolhouse reflected on his career in the fire service. The happy moments, some sad moments, a few close calls, his favorite benefit of a career as a firefighter, and the brotherhood of the fire service. He mentions a close call fellow firefighter and himself experienced in a basement. They were lost and called out on the radio for help. Within a couple minuets almost a dozen firefighters came to their aid. That is true brotherhood.
Resource 3:
Osborne, Lydia. FIREFIGHTERS SHOW MEANING OF THE WORD 'BROTHERHOOD'. Post-Tribune (IN) 27 Dec. 1999, ALL, EDITORIAL: A15. NewsBank. Web. 8 Oct. 2014.
The article reflects on the true meaning behind brotherhood, supporting one another when times are tough. It does not matter where you are a firefighter, others will come out and support you. It may be financial or emotional support. The support is not only for the firefighter but also their family. The hardest part of brotherhood is when a fellow firefighter loses their life in the line of duty. Firefighters from around the world gather to honor that fallen brother and show support for their family and department family.
Resource 4:
Wilmoth, Janet. The Brotherhood. Fire Chief. 1 June, 2007. LexisNexis Academic. Web. 8 Oct. 2014.
This short article reflects on firefighter deaths and injuries, the goal to reduce deaths and injuries, and ask the question is brotherhood only present when a firefighter loses their life. It has several key points referring to supporting one another.
Resource 5:
Mckenzie, Kevin. Personal Interview. 12 Oct. 2014.
Kevin reflected on his four years in the fire service and what brotherhood means to him. Even though his career is just beginning, Kevin has seen brotherhood in many ways. On calls, whether they be fire or medical, he has witnessed brothers supporting one another. They talk when a tough call get to someone. They seek help for anyone struggling so that firefighter has what he need. Kevin believes brotherhood is just as strong in a volunteer department as in a paid department. As a probationary firefighter, he was not subject to hazing. He does not believe hazing is part of brotherhood.
Resource 6:
Byrd, Andrew. Personal Interview. 12 Oct. 2014
Andrew reflected on his five years in the fire service and what brotherhood means to him. Even though his career is just beginning, Andrew has seen brotherhood in many ways. On calls, whether they be fire or medical, he has witnessed brothers supporting one another. They talk when a tough call get to someone. They seek help for anyone struggling so that firefighter has what he need. Andrew believes brotherhood is stronger in a volunteer department than in a paid department. As a probationary firefighter, he was subject to hazing. He does believe hazing is part of brotherhood.
Resource 1:
Putnam, Tom; Sanchez, Brenna; BC Smith; Cortini, Alessandro; Eaton, Mark. BURN: A Year in the Life of Detroit Firefighters. CallBox LLC, 22 April 2012, WorldCat. Web. 8 Oct. 2014
This video gives the account of firefighters in Detroit, a city with more structure fires than normal and a horrible budget for the fire department. Firefighters are faced with horrible pay, worn out gear and equipment, and citizens that want to see the city burn. Run down abandoned houses litter every block. Trucks break constantly. Politics battle to fix the city and keep moral high in firefighters. Through it all, firefighters support one another. Brotherhood stays strong as the men and women of Detroit’s fire service fight to survive and overcome the dying city.
Resource 2:
Semon, Craig S.. A life of service - After 44 years, firefighter calls it a career. Worcester Telegram & Gazette (MA) 28 Dec. 2006, SOUTH COUNTY, LOCAL NEWS: B1. NewsBank. Web. 8 Oct. 2014.
Lt. Ronald Woolhouse reflected on his career in the fire service. The happy moments, some sad moments, a few close calls, his favorite benefit of a career as a firefighter, and the brotherhood of the fire service. He mentions a close call fellow firefighter and himself experienced in a basement. They were lost and called out on the radio for help. Within a couple minuets almost a dozen firefighters came to their aid. That is true brotherhood.
Resource 3:
Osborne, Lydia. FIREFIGHTERS SHOW MEANING OF THE WORD 'BROTHERHOOD'. Post-Tribune (IN) 27 Dec. 1999, ALL, EDITORIAL: A15. NewsBank. Web. 8 Oct. 2014.
The article reflects on the true meaning behind brotherhood, supporting one another when times are tough. It does not matter where you are a firefighter, others will come out and support you. It may be financial or emotional support. The support is not only for the firefighter but also their family. The hardest part of brotherhood is when a fellow firefighter loses their life in the line of duty. Firefighters from around the world gather to honor that fallen brother and show support for their family and department family.
Resource 4:
Wilmoth, Janet. The Brotherhood. Fire Chief. 1 June, 2007. LexisNexis Academic. Web. 8 Oct. 2014.
This short article reflects on firefighter deaths and injuries, the goal to reduce deaths and injuries, and ask the question is brotherhood only present when a firefighter loses their life. It has several key points referring to supporting one another.
Resource 5:
Mckenzie, Kevin. Personal Interview. 12 Oct. 2014.
Kevin reflected on his four years in the fire service and what brotherhood means to him. Even though his career is just beginning, Kevin has seen brotherhood in many ways. On calls, whether they be fire or medical, he has witnessed brothers supporting one another. They talk when a tough call get to someone. They seek help for anyone struggling so that firefighter has what he need. Kevin believes brotherhood is just as strong in a volunteer department as in a paid department. As a probationary firefighter, he was not subject to hazing. He does not believe hazing is part of brotherhood.
Resource 6:
Byrd, Andrew. Personal Interview. 12 Oct. 2014
Andrew reflected on his five years in the fire service and what brotherhood means to him. Even though his career is just beginning, Andrew has seen brotherhood in many ways. On calls, whether they be fire or medical, he has witnessed brothers supporting one another. They talk when a tough call get to someone. They seek help for anyone struggling so that firefighter has what he need. Andrew believes brotherhood is stronger in a volunteer department than in a paid department. As a probationary firefighter, he was subject to hazing. He does believe hazing is part of brotherhood.