Great Coverage

While the first two posts have been critical of media reporting I realize that the vast majority of stories are well put together. The majority of writers are hard workers who do a tremendous job at informing the public.

One such instance was a story in The Trenton Times on December 23, 2006. The reporter Michael Ratcliffe described in great detail a harrowing house fire that almost cost three Trenton firefighters their lives. Mr. Ratcliffe's writing placed the reader at the scene in the frantic moments as the firefighters were trapped. He then followed up with quotes from the firefighters and union leaders. The story then turned to asking questions about why the tragedy almost took place. The story recognized the amazing rescue but also elevated the discussion of safety at fire scenes.