In the book, firefighters ironically destroy and burn things rather than save and put out fire like we do. Also, technology is much more prevalent in this story. Mildred's life revolves around technology (which is even more important to her than Montag). This "society" is Bradbury's prediction of how technology will change the world. Also, books are illegal.
Some similar things are the dependence on technology and the crime system (Montag is a criminal at the end of the book, and he has to live in hiding.)
Indictment - The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies. in forma pauperis - In the manner of a pauper.
General Israel Putnam told his men "Dont fire until you see the whites of there eyes because some of them were too eagar to shoot and he wanted them to shoot at close range so they could hit the enemy. This also saved ammunition and helped them fight better.
