There was a fire near the office yesterday. Not that I'm a busybody (or maybe I am), I went to watch the commotion. I've never seen a building on fire before, and it was quite a sight to behold. I can almost understand why some people are attracted to fire. There is something rivetting, spellbinding, dangerously attractive about fires. You almost wonder how something so bright and lustrious can at the same time be so destructive.
The heroes of the day were undoubtedly the firemen. They are really not appreciated enough, our fire and rescue personnel. In a culture that is ripe with corruption, it occurs to me that by and large, the fire and rescue department (I'm sure there are exceptions) is probably the only department that is not motivated by monetary rewards to do their jobs. And for that, I respect, salute and thank them.
The heroes of the day were undoubtedly the firemen. They are really not appreciated enough, our fire and rescue personnel. In a culture that is ripe with corruption, it occurs to me that by and large, the fire and rescue department (I'm sure there are exceptions) is probably the only department that is not motivated by monetary rewards to do their jobs. And for that, I respect, salute and thank them.
