Every child has a dream of what they want to be, right? When Renee Butts was little, her dream was
to become a volunteer firefighter because her father was one. Sadly, when she was 14, her father died
and she was never able to volunteer with him. Renee's story doesn't end there, however, which is why I
think of her as a true hero. She was strong-minded and never gave up, which makes her a good firefighter.
     Some days she must be ready to deal with any emergency, like fighting a fire, dealing with a car
accident or helping someone who's sick. Other days she is in the driver's seat. Sometimes Renee works
nine to eleven days a month on 24-hour shifts. She also has a family to take care of. Her husband is a
firefighter, too.
     Renee remembers the first time she fought a fire. She was woken up early in the morning by the alarm
(警报). She said she was very nervous but did what she had to do.
     When I asked Renee what the best part of her job is, she replied, "Helping people and saving their lives."
I think that shows she is a true hero. She's always glad to do anything for anyone in need. With 140 people
in her station, Renee is one of the only three women. 
     I think she's great. We could never live without people like her who is glad to help others. Renee's deed
helps me believe that I can do anything. I hope someday to be just like her, to wake up and help people
every day.