Grow up near a fire station, the excitement that arose....

Growing up near a fire station, the excitement that arose from the building always peaked my curiosity of what went on within its walls. This interest soon turned into a dream. I wanted to be firefighter when I grew up. As a kid, I remember running after fire trucks every time I heard the distinctive sound of their roaring sirens. I was mesmerized by firefighters and tried to watch as many firefighter related movies as …

…up in stressful situations and become, in this case, a temporary firefighter. Even though my actions could have been seen as impulsive and dangerous by teachers and adults, in the end, it was my courage and leadership that helped my classmates to safety. Although I am not a firefighter, and probably won't be, it is comforting to see that I was one at heart. "Firefighters are not extraordinary- they are ordinary people in extraordinary situations."