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Fire Fighting Fakery: The Problem With "Backdraft" Fire fighting, especially in recent times, has gotten a reputation as one of the most romantic and noble professions anyone could commit himself to. And it's by no means a new phenomenon: the romance of battling the flames was central to the success of the 1991 Ron Howard film, Backdraft. But how well does the fakery of fire fighters' lives stand up to the reality? From Physics To Fire Extinguishers: What You'll Need To Become A Volunteer Fire Fighter A good fire fighter isn't just someone who loves fire extinguishers--a good fire fighter is someone who stands out as a leader, as an athlete, and as a scientific mind. If you're interested in becoming a volunteer fire fighter, these--and more--are the things you'll need to know. Fire Marshal Discovers Arson--And Humanity When the Texas Governor's mansion was burned down in 2008, the investigators all suspected arson was behind it. And in the end, fire marshal Paul Maldonado concluded that yes, arson was to blame. But his attitudes about the arsonist are perhaps even more surprising than his conclusions about the fire.