(1) Positive Statement
What are you most proud of in your Block Presentation and/or your senior project? Why?
The thing I am most proud of with my Block Presentation is that I made time and did not worry about it for a minute. People that have done their presentation have been freaking out and stressing too much, it feels good knowing I did not go through that.
(2) Questions to Consider
a. What assessment would you give yourself on your Block Presentation (self-assessment)?
//AE// P AP CR NC
b. What assessment would you give yourself on your overall senior project (self-assessment)?
//AE// P AP CR NC
(3) What worked for you in your senior project?
What worked for me within my senior project was the fact I did go through with the explorers and it has opened many doors for me in the future.
(4) (What didn't work) If you had a time machine, what would have you done differently to improve your senior project if you could go back in time?
I would have kept my nose out of things and my mouth shut while doing my independent component 2 and completed it.
(5) Finding Value
How has the senior project been helpful to you in your future endeavors? Be specific and use examples.
The senior project has been helpful for my future endeavors because it opened many doors for the department. I am now a good friend with a battalion chief and that is very good since now he can mention my name within the department.
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Friday, April 25, 2014
Exit Interview
(1) What is your essential question and answers? What is your best answer and why?
How can a firefighter best minimize civilian deaths in a densely populated area?
My best answer is to always be fire ready because no matter what you are doing, if you are always fire ready responding to calls will be 10 times easier.
How can a firefighter best minimize civilian deaths in a densely populated area?
My best answer is to always be fire ready because no matter what you are doing, if you are always fire ready responding to calls will be 10 times easier.
(2) What process did you take to arrive at this answer?
The process I took to arrive to this answer is going to the explorers academy.
(3) What problems did you face?
How did you resolve them?
One problem I faced was having to put up with butt hole firefighters, I resolved it by putting up with them and making everything better.
(4) What are the two most significant sources you used to
answer your essential question and why?
The two most significant sources I used were my Explorers Manual written by Engineer Abide, the other was my mentor fireman Castellano.
Independent Component 2
(a) “I, Arturo Xavier Quiroz, affirm that I completed my independent component which represents 30 hours of work.”
(b) Explorers Manual, Engineer Abide
(c)
(d)
How did the component help you answer your EQ? Please include specific examples to illustrate how it helped.
This component helped me with my answer to my EQ because I learned more about Edith and how it can truly save the people of the city.
(b) Explorers Manual, Engineer Abide
(c)
(d)
How did the component help you answer your EQ? Please include specific examples to illustrate how it helped.
This component helped me with my answer to my EQ because I learned more about Edith and how it can truly save the people of the city.
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Third Answer
- How can a fireman best minimize civilian deaths in a densely populated area?
- Answer #3 The third best way to minimize civilian deaths in a densely populated area is by knowing what to do during certain times for certain needs.
- 3 Details
- You need to know what to do if you are sent on a call
- You could kill or get killed if you don't follow procedure
- Most recent fireman of LA.C.O was hurt on the job because he didn't follow a simple rule of looking towards position of travel, fell and broke his leg.
- LA. County Explorers Fire Manual, Multiple Authors, Fireman Castellano
- The best way a firefighter can best minimize civilian deaths in a densely populated area is by knowing how to do everything and the appropriate times to do it.
Monday, March 3, 2014
Fourth Interview Questions
1. How can a Firefighter best minimize civilian fatalities in a densely populated environment?
2. How exactly did you first get the job as a firemen?3. As an Battalion Chief? 4. Do you see this job expending in the future as in moving to a higher position? 5. What do you feel the meaning of working in the fire department means?6. Do you have an interesting stories while an B.C? 7. Did you always want to become an B.C? 8. How many more years do you feel you can work for the department?9. Was it challenging both family and work wise first starting the job?
10. What type of education did you take?
11.When did you realize you wanted to become a B.C?
12. What is it that excites you the most while being on the job?
13.Why do you think people want to become firemen?
14. Do You ever feel pressured when you are dealing with someones life?
15. Have you ever forgot any equipment while on a call?
16. What was your dream job before firefighting?
17. Is this job what you expected it to be?
18. How many years have you been in the department?
19. If you could go back to the age of 18, would you change anything career wise?
20. Any advice you'd give a young aspiring fireman?
2. How exactly did you first get the job as a firemen?3. As an Battalion Chief? 4. Do you see this job expending in the future as in moving to a higher position? 5. What do you feel the meaning of working in the fire department means?6. Do you have an interesting stories while an B.C? 7. Did you always want to become an B.C? 8. How many more years do you feel you can work for the department?9. Was it challenging both family and work wise first starting the job?
10. What type of education did you take?
11.When did you realize you wanted to become a B.C?
12. What is it that excites you the most while being on the job?
13.Why do you think people want to become firemen?
14. Do You ever feel pressured when you are dealing with someones life?
15. Have you ever forgot any equipment while on a call?
16. What was your dream job before firefighting?
17. Is this job what you expected it to be?
18. How many years have you been in the department?
19. If you could go back to the age of 18, would you change anything career wise?
20. Any advice you'd give a young aspiring fireman?
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Advisory Meeting #2
EQ
Answer #2 (Write in a complete sentence like a thesis statement)*
Even though it is hard to minimize civilian deaths in a densely populated area, it can be easier if you are always fire ready.
3 details to support the answer (a detail is a fact and an example)
- Firemen keep there turnouts inside out and ready to be lifted up, when they get a cal it is a lot faster to just lift them on instead of taking their time to put them on like regular pants
- Firemen know all the exits to anywhere they are at in case some emergency happens and they need to jump out, for example if there is an explosion they need to know where to jump out of.
- Firemen are very light sleepers, for example if there is a call and all the firemen are asleep that person is gonna die.
The research source (s) to support your details and answer
Firehouse.com
Concluding Sentence
Saving lives in a densely populated area can be made easier as a fireman if you are always fire ready.
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Independent Component 2 Approval
Title: Independent Component 2 Approval
Label: Independent Componet
Due Date: Thursday, 2/13 by 8AM
1. Describe in detail what you plan to do for your 30 hours.
For my 30 hours, I went to the academy that I was not able to complete. I did go, I did do my business, but I guess choosing school or academy was their final choice. I Stayed in total for over 60 hours. I would go at 6am Saturday mornings and leave at 6 pm Sunday Afternoons. I worked my butt off for my certification with different things. It was mostly ropes and B.A's with some Ladders thrown in.
2. Discuss how or what you will do to meet the expectation of showing 30 hours of evidence.
Paper work or even some pictures.
3. And explain how what you will be doing will help you explore your topic in more depth.
Being at the academy showed me that you always need to be on your guard for anything at any time. You never know what can happen, or what life can throw at you.
Label: Independent Componet
Due Date: Thursday, 2/13 by 8AM
1. Describe in detail what you plan to do for your 30 hours.
For my 30 hours, I went to the academy that I was not able to complete. I did go, I did do my business, but I guess choosing school or academy was their final choice. I Stayed in total for over 60 hours. I would go at 6am Saturday mornings and leave at 6 pm Sunday Afternoons. I worked my butt off for my certification with different things. It was mostly ropes and B.A's with some Ladders thrown in.
2. Discuss how or what you will do to meet the expectation of showing 30 hours of evidence.
Paper work or even some pictures.
3. And explain how what you will be doing will help you explore your topic in more depth.
Being at the academy showed me that you always need to be on your guard for anything at any time. You never know what can happen, or what life can throw at you.
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Independent component 1
- LITERAL
(a) Statement saying: “I, Arturo Xavier Quiroz, affirm that I completed my independent component which represents 30 hours of work.”
(b) Cite your source regarding who or what article or book helped you complete the independent component
Explorers Training Manual, Engineer Abidie.
- (c) Provide a digital spreadsheet (aka log of the 30 hours). Post it next to your mentorship log.
Done
- (d) Explanation of what you completed.
I got to LAO at 6:30 am Saturday morning and left at 6:30 PM Saturday night. We worked on getting our certification as am explorer.
- INTERPRETIVE
Defend your work and explain how the significant parts of your component and how it demonstrates 30 hours of work. Provide evidence (photos, transcript, art work, videos, etc) of the 30 hours of work. - APPLIED
How did the component help you understand the foundation of your topic better? Please include specific examples to illustrate how it helped.
The component helped me understand the foundation of my topic in a better aspect by showing me the truth that there are many ways to answer the question, how can a firefighter best minimize civilian deaths in a densely populated area, but also showing me that there is just one simple easy answer to it.
Lesson 2 reflection
1. I'm very proud of myself for actually making time and now worrying too much about the whole project. Time management was a great success in this presentation. I usually procrastinate and stress out the night before, but not this time.
2. AE, all jokes aside, I felt I did really well.
I met all the requirments on the contract and added a little more to give it pa-zaz
3. Time worked really well for me, also knowing my stuff.
4. I wouldn't really change anything, I felt everything was nice, flowed nice, and felt great.
5. Staying hungry in a sense of wanting to be perfect.
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Third Interview Questions
1. How can a Firefighter best minimize civilian fatalities in a densely populated environment?
2. How exactly did you first get the job as a firemen?
3. As an engineer?
4. Do you see this job expending in the future as in moving to a Captain position?
5. What do you feel the meaning of working in the fire department means?
6. Do you have an interesting stories while an engineer?
7. Did you always want to become an engineer?
8. How many more years do you feel you can work for the department?
9. Was it challenging both family and work wise first starting the job?
10. Any advice you'd give a young aspiring fireman?
2. How exactly did you first get the job as a firemen?
3. As an engineer?
4. Do you see this job expending in the future as in moving to a Captain position?
5. What do you feel the meaning of working in the fire department means?
6. Do you have an interesting stories while an engineer?
7. Did you always want to become an engineer?
8. How many more years do you feel you can work for the department?
9. Was it challenging both family and work wise first starting the job?
10. Any advice you'd give a young aspiring fireman?
Friday, January 10, 2014
Blog 11, Mentorship 10 hours check
1. Where are you doing your mentorship?
At the fire station working as an explorer.
2. Who is your contact?
My contact is Fireman Castellano.
3. How many total hours have you done (total hours should be reflected in your mentorship log located on the right hand side of your blog like your WB)?
225 hours
4. Summarize the 10 hours of service you did.
Working at the fire station either cleaning or working on ropes, ladders and B.A's
5. Email your house teacher the name of your contact and their phone number confirming who they should call to verify it.
*You need 50 hours plus the original 10 in the summer by May. The original 10 from the summer do not count toward the 50. By the end of the year, you will have 60 hours counting that original 10.
At the fire station working as an explorer.
2. Who is your contact?
My contact is Fireman Castellano.
3. How many total hours have you done (total hours should be reflected in your mentorship log located on the right hand side of your blog like your WB)?
225 hours
4. Summarize the 10 hours of service you did.
Working at the fire station either cleaning or working on ropes, ladders and B.A's
5. Email your house teacher the name of your contact and their phone number confirming who they should call to verify it.
*You need 50 hours plus the original 10 in the summer by May. The original 10 from the summer do not count toward the 50. By the end of the year, you will have 60 hours counting that original 10.
Senior Project, The Holiday
1. It is important to consistently work on your senior project, whether
it is break or we are in school. What did you over the break with your
senior project?
I went to work on my mentor ship basically everyday for about 5 hours each. Even adopted 2 families at my post by myself to give them a Christmas miracle.
2. What was the most important thing you learned from what you did and why? What was the source of what you learned?
The most important thing I learned was that Christmas doesn't matter about what's under the tree, it's the thought that counts.
3. If you were going to do a 10 question interview on questions related to answers of your EQ, who would you talk to and why?
I would talk to Engineer Gamboa or Watson from my post, they are one rank higher than Fireman Castellano and I would love to have a new look through the eyes of an engineer.
I went to work on my mentor ship basically everyday for about 5 hours each. Even adopted 2 families at my post by myself to give them a Christmas miracle.
2. What was the most important thing you learned from what you did and why? What was the source of what you learned?
The most important thing I learned was that Christmas doesn't matter about what's under the tree, it's the thought that counts.
3. If you were going to do a 10 question interview on questions related to answers of your EQ, who would you talk to and why?
I would talk to Engineer Gamboa or Watson from my post, they are one rank higher than Fireman Castellano and I would love to have a new look through the eyes of an engineer.
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