"Ladder 49" was truly an inspiring movie to watch. It shows everything that comes with the profession of being a fireman. While watching this film I was able to see how demanding this occupation really is. Firemen are a strong courageous men and women that put their lives on the line for other citizens. They truly have a purpose and desire to save and serve. "Ladder 49" focuses on specific group of firemen in Baltimore, Maryland. The movie begins with Jack Morrison, a fireman who was injured while trying to save a victim from a burning warehouse. The beginning of the movie was actually part of the ending. It also shows a series of flashbacks to show how Jack got to the point where he is now.
Like many other job professions, you have to train in order to master the task at hand. There are some jobs that are not as time consuming and demanding such as being a fireman. Being a fireman is far from your typical nine to five. They are required to stay one are two nights at the station every other day. Jack had to jungle his family ad and his job which was life threatening at times. His wife preferred that he didn't work for search and rescue but she saw his passion to help others and accepted his decision. I don't feel that Jack's firefighter comrades was more important than his family. They both were held in high esteem and valued.
The film was about the life of firemen and the challenges they face so of course Jack had to do his duties instead of being with his family. There were two particular scenes in the movie that showed Jack's desire to save other by any means necessary and how well he was respected for what he does. When Jack calls his chief on the radio and lets him know not to send anymore men and that he his prepared to die in the fire. That is not someone whose main focus is their career and not family. That's someone who is willing to give their life to save many others. Jack's comrades knew that he had a strong love for what he does and was doing it for all the right reasons. Mike's speech at his funeral shows that Jack died a true hero.
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The purpose and the intense experience and risks of the job were what really made the job central to the film and to most of the firefighters' lives. Also, the firehouse was a real home for many of them. Good blog
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