Firefighters!

What can you conclude about a fire station?

• It is always quiet and peaceful.

• It is only busy when there is a fire.

• It is a busy place even when there is no fire.

In the story, why do Dan and Anthony need to get their air tanks ready?

• They wanted to check and see if they were working properly.

• They will need to go in the house to look for the boy.

• They are getting ready to dive underwater.

It takes two firefighters to control the fire hose. Why can you use a garden hose all by yourself?

• Water is cold when it comes out of a garden hose.

• Water comes out of the garden hose with much less pressure and force.

• Water comes out of the garden hose with a huge amount of pressure.

Which statement is a fact?

• An air tank holds 40 minutes of air.

• An air tank is light because is only holds 40 minutes of air.

• An air tank can be heavy because it holds 40 minutes of air.

Which of the following tells us about ladders that are attached to the fire truck?

• The ladder does not reach very far.

• The ladder is raised like a telescope.

• The ladder is usually not helpful.

How many exits does our fire department recommend us to have in our homes?

• We should have only 1 emergency exit. .

• We should have 4 emergency exits.

• We should have at least 2 emergency exits.

What qualities do firefighters need in order to do their job?

• They should have courage to work in very dangerous conditions and be physically fit and strong.

• They should be very slow and particular to not damage anything.

• There are no certain qualities a fire fighter should have.

What does E.D.I.T.H stand for?

• Exit Drills In The Home.

• Enter Door Into The House.

• Exit Drills In The Hall.

How do firefighters help people in the community?

• They help people by cleaning the fire station.

• They help people by driving the fire trucks fast.

• They help people by putting out fires and saving lives.

Why does the author tell you about a real fire?

• The author wants to tell you about Luke.

• The author wants us to learn what firefighters really do.

• The author wants us to learn about this family who had a fire.