Main Idea
Thick/Inferential
5W's
100

What is the topic of this book? 

Firefighters

100

Why would a firefighter need to break down a door with an ax? 

To help someone, stay safe from the fire

100

Who is the story teaching us about?

Firefighters

200

What is the topic of page 12? 

Becoming a Firefighter

200

How would you keep a fire from starting? 

Blow out candles, put out fires outside with help from an adult if camping, turn off the stove, tell an adult. 

200

What are some tools firefighters use to put out fires?

Hose, ladders, ax, smoke mask, air tank, fire extinguishers, fan

300

On page 8, what detail tells us why fire trucks are important? 

"The fire engine has a pump to spray water"

300

What would happen if a firefighter was not wearing their mask and air tank? 

It would be hard to breathe and they would not be safe from the smoke. 
300

Using the text, where are some place fires can happen?

House, shops, and factories, and forest
400

What is the main idea of page 6 and 7? 

Firefighters use many different tools to put out fires. 

400

Why do firefighters need to be strong and fit?

In order to move things in the way, heavy equiptment, be able to carry things.

400

When do firefighters use fire boats?

When they need to fight fires in the water. 

500

What is the main idea of this book? 

Firefighters put out fires and help keep us safe.

500

How did a forest fire start on page 11? 

Someone was camping and left a fire, answers may vary.

500

How old do you need to become a fire fighter? 

18

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