Independent Study 1

1.
1/13/11- It was the first day I joined and got in the Explorer's Post 465 at Station 1, (4:00p.m.-10p.m.)
1/22/11- The first actual academy fire day at Station 4, (7:00a.m.- 10p.m.)
1/29/11- PT training and learning the different equipment with explore advisers at Station 2, (7:30a.m.- 1:00p.m.)
2/05/11- PT training and learning the difference of trucks and hoses that are attached at Station 2, (7:30a.m.-1:00p.m.)
2/12/11- PT training and using the S.C.B.A.,  jackets and walking up the 14ft, 24ft and 28 ft ladders at Station 1, (7:30a.m.-1:00p.m.)

2.

(Ms. Melogno, this is a whatever pic because I got to give my advisers a week in advance if I can take pictures.. I asked already so next week I'll show better, promise!:)
3.

Literal

(a) I, Mike Hazlett, affirm that I completed my independent component which represents 30 hours of work. 

(b) I've completed some of my work for my senior project, knowing how to think like a firefighter- always being on your top guard and preparing yourself for any emergency circumstances. Also my hours are and will be complete sooner than I expected.

Interpretive

My work demonstrates 30 hours of completing every fire drill day I have. I haven't missed one day yet and don't plan on missing so I can gain more and more knowledge, writing notes twenty- four- seven to prepare myself in the future.

Applied

My work is still helping me answer my EQ and I'm not going to stop right now or later even though my hours will be complete because the Fire Explorer's is a big part to help you become a firefighter and learn what firefighters work with. It shows me step by step becoming a firefighter which is leading the way to success. For ex: being in the explorer's for about 6 months I will be eligible to go with my advisers to Chicago for extra hard training- very good to have on my background showing commitment.