Article: Most flags are either rectangular or square. Your flag doesn't have to be rectangular, but you should stick to simple shapes that are easy to see from a distance. For example, Nepal's flag is made of two overlapping triangles. Consider what you will be using your flag for. A triangle will work well for a pennant flat, while a rectangle will work for a sports flag. In general, rectangles are the easiest shape to work with because they give you the most space to create your design on. Some of the most common flag designs are bicolors, tricolors, and quarters, or use stripes, panels, and borders. The flag can also be a solid color with a unique symbol in the center. Alternatively, you can place a rectangle in the upper left hand corner called a canton (like on the American flag) that includes a symbol. You could create a symmetrical flag, like Japan's flag, or an asymmetrical flag, like Norway's flag. Look at flags for other countries and sports teams to get ideas. If you really want a detailed flag, take a look at some of the state and community flags. As a general rule, you should only use 2 to 3 colors in your flag design. If you use more they can be hard to distinguish. The most common colors found on flags are black, blue, green, red, white, and yellow. You can use light and dark colors to create contrast. You do not need to stick to the most popular colors. Instead, choose a color that symbolizes the place or organization your flag represents. Avoid colors that are too similar to each other, such as red and orange or navy and dark purple. They won't stand out as well.
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Choose the shape for your flag. Choose a simple design. Use 2 to 3 colors.
Article: The two most common formats for formal letters are block style and indented style. With block style, every part of the letter will be aligned with the left margin. Indented style requires that you indent the beginning of every paragraph, as well as the sender's address, complimentary close, and the signature. The differences in these are largely a matter of preference; however, block style is more commonly used in business letters today. This can be either your home or business address, depending on whether the letter is sent on behalf of you personally or on behalf of your company. You should include your street address, city, state, and zip code, but you should not include your name. If you are writing your letter in block format, your address should be lined up with the left margin. If you are using indented format, start one tab right of the center margin. Phone numbers and email addresses are generally not included in the sender's address, but they are acceptable. This should be the date that the letter was written. There should be a space between your address and the date, and 2 spaces between the date and the recipient's address. Two spaces below the date, type the recipient's name, including their courtesy title, such as Mr., Mrs., Ms., or Dr. Use the same courtesy title used in the salutation. Beneath the recipient's name, include the full name of their company, if you are writing a business letter. For personal formal letters, you can omit the business name. Follow with the full address. As with the sender's address, this should include the street address, city, state, and zip code. If your letter is addressed to a company or a specific department, you can include an attention line to direct the letter to a specific individual. This would come 2 spaces below the address and 2 spaces above the salutation. The salutation would be directed to the company or the department. The salutation is a greeting, and is likely the first thing your recipient will read. The salutation should be aligned with the left margin. Examples of salutations might include "Dear Mrs. Wells:" or "Dear Professor:" If you used the block format, your body, complimentary closing, and signature will all be aligned with the left margin. If you used indented format, the body will be left aligned with each paragraph indented, and the closing will be one tab left of the center, in line with the sender's address. The complimentary close should be a phrase such as "Best regards" or "Thank you" and should be followed by a comma. Only the first word is capitalized. Skip 4 lines, which is the space for your signature, then end with your name.
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Choose between block or indented format. Start with your address. Include the date one line below the sender's address. Begin the recipient's address with their name. Follow the recipient's name with their business name and full address. Include an attention line if you are writing to a business. Write your salutation one line beneath the recipient's address. Follow with the body and the closing of the letter.
Article: In the U.S., each county runs its own fire department, and not every department has a dedicated website. Run a web search to find email contacts and station addresses or visit the National Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment Center at [ http://www.nvfrc.com ] .Call, write an email, or go down to the nearest fire station. Say that you're interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter. If you call, make sure to use the non-emergency number! This should be listed on the department website. The emergency line is reserved for fires, and the people at the station won't appreciate a non-urgent call. If you are in the U.S., you can go through your state firefighters' association. Visit the website and look for information about firefighting in your area. Not all stations take volunteers. Even if your local station does take volunteers, it might already have plenty of help. Ask about non-firefighting roles like communications, support, and fundraising. If there are no current openings, ask if there is any sort of waiting list. The department may need more help at some point. The qualifications for volunteer firefighting vary widely from department to department. However, all fire stations do enforce a minimum age requirement. Most fire departments require that you have a valid driver's license and can legally work in the U.S. Make sure that you live within the service area of the fire department so that you can respond to local emergencies! Most departments require that you are at least 14 years old. Some only accept volunteers older than 18. Some departments only accept volunteers with a high school diploma or an equivalent degree. You will need to fill out an application form, and you may need to undergo a background check. Check the requirements! The screening process and the qualifications are slightly different for every fire department. Wait for the station administration to review your application. If they want your help, they will contact you. If the department accepts your application, you'll usually be asked to come into the station and meet the firefighting team. There may be an interview, and you may even sit in on a training session. If the fire squad approves you for volunteering, then you will need to get a physical examination before you start your training. Be respectful and engaged. Focus on your goal.
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Contact your local fire department. Ask if they need volunteers. Meet the requirements. Apply. Take the next steps.