Light My Fire

the night sky, like a vortex of fire. I could hear wind whistling, the leaves rustling, flames flickering everywhere, and then, to myself, quietly humming a bittersweet rhythm. I’d always asked myself this question, if I was one of the elements of air, ground, fire, or water, which one will suit me the most. Everyone would tell me that my personality was like fire, burning and hot-headed, and I had to say, I agree. I’m not afraid of fire. I could sit right next to fire, if I felt like it...…

different lit candle into the smoke trail from the burnt out candle. The wax vapor in the smoke is combustible, therefore when introduced to flame, the vapor is burned and it relights the first candle in a fast process. We placed a wire gauze that is fire retardant very close to the candle flame. This seemed to shorten the flame and the smoke went through the holes…

Without the use of candles, many Pagan ceremony does not really feel complete. With some traditions, one candle is used to signify the God and an additional one used to signify the Goddess. In others, the candle is used to be a sign of the element of Fire. Candles are frequently a tool in sympathetic magick rituals, and can be used to represent individuals, thoughts, and emotions. A basic candle magick spell consist of choosing a candle centered upon color correspondences, then engraving it…

by a fire and he or she drop to her knees hoping her children got away. A fireman walks up to them and say your children are okay. A firefighter as you know main job is to rescue any civilian from a fire no matter what cause. But firefighters are people too and being a firefighter doesn’t mean that you aren’t afraid encountering fire. As the poem states “I want to fill my calling, to give the best in me, to guard my friend and neighbor, and protect his property.…

Fortunately, car fires are fairly rare. However, that doesn't mean it can't happen to you, especially if you own an old car. A car that's prone to catching on fire can be life-threatening, especially if it happens in a car crash that leaves you incapacitated. Understand that well maintained cars just about never catch on fire. Therefore, having your car checked on a regular basis and keeping up with the maintenance schedule recommended in the owner's manual of the car should mostly eliminate the…

Throughout history fire was frequently used for cooking, light, heat, and weapon making. From 8000 BCE to 1900 CE, the use of fire was also changing rapidly. The invention of fire, firefighting, forging, greek fire thrown by the Trebuchet, and steam engines were major impacts on global political and social interactions. The invention of fire greatly affected and changed social interactions by changing the way humans interacted with their environment. From the first humans to 600 BCE, fire gave…

An orthodox New York City church caught fire on the evening of May 1, hours after worshipers had celebrated Easter. Huge flames could be seen coming out of its doors and windows, and triggered a four-alarm warning, requiring 170 firefighters who battled to douse the fire. The fire started at about 7 pm and led to a near-complete destruction of the Serbian Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Sava in Manhattan, which was designated a city landmark in 1968. The church's priest, Father Djokan Majstorovic,…

crews started in Southern California in the late 1940s on the Cleveland and Angeles National Forests (Interagency Hotshot Crews). It is no surprise how they got their name do to the fact that Hotshots are in the most dangerous and hottest part of the fire. Hotshot crews are the first ones sent into the thick of it. These crews are usually the most in shape and experienced crews that can be sent in on foot to remote areas. There are many times that these crews are also flown in or shuttled by jet…

believe what she sees. Fire has been used for years for many purposes, to burn trash, to rid of unwanted trees and brush, to clear land, or just for the average bonfire and s’mores. Most people done see the dangers in it or how incredibly powerful it can actually be. They see only the beauty. Fires are more harmful then helpful and they shouldn’t be used as a tool even when controlled because fires harm a lot of people each year, controlled…

for what seemed like forever. My parents decided to begin their life on Larchwood Court, in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, six months before I was born. Now thirteen years later, it was time to move on. Although we were excited, we were immensely sad as well. We became extremely close with multiple neighbors, and had mixed emotions about leaving the helpful bunch. On one Tuesday, in October of 2015, my family found out the true meaning of compassion and friendship. My mom, whom is a strong and…