Chapter 6 *INTERNET*
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Welcome to the International Rescue Web Page. A privately maintained page dedicated to the good works of International Rescue. The author has no links to International Rescue, and has no idea of International Rescue's identity or location of their base. I am therefore unable to pass any messages onto International Rescue.
To find out more about any rescue click on that events title.
Cassie Mountain - Warehouse fire
Thompson Tower -fire
Sunprobe - space rescue
Fire Flash - sabotage...
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The cursor highlighted Cassie Mountain - Warehouse fire, and a click changed the screen.
CASSIE MOUNTAIN - WAREHOUSE FIRE
Young Cassie Mountain recently celebrated her 6th birthday with a 'Pixie Party'. Rumour has it that Cassie's pixie costume was modelled on a certain organisation's rescue uniform. She appears to have suffered no lasting effects from her time trapped in the warehouse, but is sticking close to her family and friends.
Now washed and deodorised, her teddy bear 'Everest' has once again become her constant companion. He even sits beside her at school, where by all accounts she is doing remarkably well.
Cassie's mother, Teresa, tells us that Cassie still regularly talks about the 'pixies' who saved her life. Teresa also says that every day she offers a silent prayer of thanks to those who rescued her daughter.
Mitch, Cassie's dad, was offered several jobs after the families plight was reported in the national media. He has accepted one that includes on-going training. In his words, "I'm not going to let anything stand in the way of my families future, and continuing education will ensure that I am a good prospect in the work force, should the need arise."
The protagonists of the whole affair were found to be two labourers who were caught smoking while at work. One has been fined $100,000 and jailed for 2 years. The other was fined $50,000. Needless to say both have lost their jobs.
The company that risked Cassie's life by illegally storing the barrels of dangerous materials has been fined $10 million and had their licence revoked. $1 million of the costs have been awarded to Cassie and her family and will be held in trust for her.
The management of 'Merton & Co.' were fined $500,000 for disregarding building regulations and not ensuring adequate fire safety equipment and exits. The official who approved the building has been suspended from his job pending further inquiries.
As for the member of International Rescue who spent so long trapped with Cassie in that inferno, we only know that he walked away from the event apparently unscathed.
We can only be amazed and thankful that no one was seriously hurt.
As Teresa says, "I can't thank International Rescue enough. There were times when I doubted that even they could rescue my daughter. But they did it.
"This is a group of people who unflinchingly risk their lives to help others, and expect no repayment in return. Even when one of their own was in danger they kept cool heads and worked, not only with the thought of rescuing their colleague, but also Cassie."
Mitch adds "If more people were as unselfish as International Rescue there would be less need for their services. The guys who started the fire for instance. If they had obeyed the law, they wouldn't have risked Cassie's life, and those of all the rescue services who took part. And they wouldn't have had to pay such a high price."
Virgil turned off the computer and sat back, his hands folded behind his head. All the members of International Rescue regularly accessed this Internet site after rescues. He wondered idly if the unknown author realised that International Rescue used this resource to find out how things had turned out for those they'd helped.
He looked out the window to where his family and friends were enjoying the fresh air. Palm trees swayed in the breeze and the sun shimmered on the Pacific Ocean. It was a beautiful day and he reached for his towel in readiness for a swim.
"Yes," he reflected as he headed towards the pool, "it's good to be alive and it's good to be a member of International Rescue!"
The End
Inspired by Royd Kennedy and Shirley Young who went through a similar experience as Virgil and Cassie.
Purupuss
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Welcome to the International Rescue Web Page. A privately maintained page dedicated to the good works of International Rescue. The author has no links to International Rescue, and has no idea of International Rescue's identity or location of their base. I am therefore unable to pass any messages onto International Rescue.
To find out more about any rescue click on that events title.
Cassie Mountain - Warehouse fire
Thompson Tower -fire
Sunprobe - space rescue
Fire Flash - sabotage...
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The cursor highlighted Cassie Mountain - Warehouse fire, and a click changed the screen.
CASSIE MOUNTAIN - WAREHOUSE FIRE
Young Cassie Mountain recently celebrated her 6th birthday with a 'Pixie Party'. Rumour has it that Cassie's pixie costume was modelled on a certain organisation's rescue uniform. She appears to have suffered no lasting effects from her time trapped in the warehouse, but is sticking close to her family and friends.
Now washed and deodorised, her teddy bear 'Everest' has once again become her constant companion. He even sits beside her at school, where by all accounts she is doing remarkably well.
Cassie's mother, Teresa, tells us that Cassie still regularly talks about the 'pixies' who saved her life. Teresa also says that every day she offers a silent prayer of thanks to those who rescued her daughter.
Mitch, Cassie's dad, was offered several jobs after the families plight was reported in the national media. He has accepted one that includes on-going training. In his words, "I'm not going to let anything stand in the way of my families future, and continuing education will ensure that I am a good prospect in the work force, should the need arise."
The protagonists of the whole affair were found to be two labourers who were caught smoking while at work. One has been fined $100,000 and jailed for 2 years. The other was fined $50,000. Needless to say both have lost their jobs.
The company that risked Cassie's life by illegally storing the barrels of dangerous materials has been fined $10 million and had their licence revoked. $1 million of the costs have been awarded to Cassie and her family and will be held in trust for her.
The management of 'Merton & Co.' were fined $500,000 for disregarding building regulations and not ensuring adequate fire safety equipment and exits. The official who approved the building has been suspended from his job pending further inquiries.
As for the member of International Rescue who spent so long trapped with Cassie in that inferno, we only know that he walked away from the event apparently unscathed.
We can only be amazed and thankful that no one was seriously hurt.
As Teresa says, "I can't thank International Rescue enough. There were times when I doubted that even they could rescue my daughter. But they did it.
"This is a group of people who unflinchingly risk their lives to help others, and expect no repayment in return. Even when one of their own was in danger they kept cool heads and worked, not only with the thought of rescuing their colleague, but also Cassie."
Mitch adds "If more people were as unselfish as International Rescue there would be less need for their services. The guys who started the fire for instance. If they had obeyed the law, they wouldn't have risked Cassie's life, and those of all the rescue services who took part. And they wouldn't have had to pay such a high price."
Virgil turned off the computer and sat back, his hands folded behind his head. All the members of International Rescue regularly accessed this Internet site after rescues. He wondered idly if the unknown author realised that International Rescue used this resource to find out how things had turned out for those they'd helped.
He looked out the window to where his family and friends were enjoying the fresh air. Palm trees swayed in the breeze and the sun shimmered on the Pacific Ocean. It was a beautiful day and he reached for his towel in readiness for a swim.
"Yes," he reflected as he headed towards the pool, "it's good to be alive and it's good to be a member of International Rescue!"
The End
Inspired by Royd Kennedy and Shirley Young who went through a similar experience as Virgil and Cassie.
Purupuss