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Vocab
Comprehension
Comprehension
Comprehension
Essay Questions
100
Our town has a ___________ for teens that says they must not be out without an adult after 10:00 p.m.
curfew
100
Several members of the fire _________ are volunteers who work only on weekends.
brigade
100
According to the selection, what is a "rig"?
A fire truck
100
In the 1600s, why did the town elders order a curfew for the citizens?
Because fires often occurred between 9:00pm and 4:30am.
200
When Jamie burned the cookies, she opened the windows to __________ the house.
Ventilate
200
What is this selection mostly about?
firefighting now and long ago in the US
200
What is the first thing a firefighter does when getting to work?
He gets his gear in order and sets it up next to the fire truck.
200
Why was a "rattle watch" necessary in cities long ago?
They warned people if a fire broke out at night.
300
When there is no rain for a long time, grass and leaves become dry and ___________.
flammable
300
How many firefighters are there in the US?
over a million and a half
300
What does the word overhaul mean to firefighters?
Overhaul means that the ashes must be soaked until they are cold.
300
Who invented the first fire department?
Benjamin Franklin
400
His __________ to the project enabled us to finish ahead of our schedule.
dedication
400
Every fire department does things their own way, but they all agree that the job is _________________.
always challenging
400
What is one reason why whole towns burned if one house caught fire in the 1600s?
Because they built their houses out of flammable materials.
400
Why is the "rekindle" one the firefighters do not want to hear?
Firefighters do not want to hear the word "rekindle" because it means that the fire has restarted again. They would have to go through the whole process of putting out the fire again.
500
As we drove down the road, we saw think smoke _________ from a car.
billowing
500
Who is in charge of the firefighting crew during a worker?
An officer
500
Why were children part of the firefighting force in the 1600s?
Because it took the whole town to put out fires.
500
What is turnout gear? Explain why it is important.
Turnout gear includes helmets, face masks, fire tools, boots, bunker pants, and walkie talkies. These items protect the firefighter from being burned. This gear can mean the difference between life and death. It helps the firefighter successfully put out the fires.