Lessons from Gloucester City LODD Tragedy

What was the primary reason for the video produced by the Discovery Channel?

• To advertise firefighting equipment

• To provide entertainment

• To honor the bravery of firefighters

• To critique the firefighting techniques used

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What was the main reason for the video's production according to the narrator?

• To educate on fire safety

• To analyze firefighting tactics

• To honor the firefighters' sacrifice

• To promote the Discovery Channel

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What architectural feature contributed to the rapid spread of the fire?

• Balloon framing

• Glass windows

• Concrete walls

• Steel beams

What type of building structure was involved in the fire?

• A school

• A mall

• A hospital

• A duplex

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What was a critical challenge faced by rescuers trying to reach trapped firefighters?

• Lack of proper tools

• Communication failures

• Debris blocking access

• All of the above

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Which technique was NOT mentioned as used by rescuers to reach trapped firefighters?

• Using thermal cameras

• Drilling holes to drain water

• Inflating air bags

• Using chainsaws

What was the outcome for the three little girls trapped in the fire?

• They were rescued

• They were not found

• They did not survive

• They escaped on their own

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What did the firefighters use to stabilize the debris during the rescue?

• Cribbing

• Metal rods

• Concrete blocks

• Wooden planks

How did the community respond to the loss of firefighters and children?

• Built a memorial

• All of the above

• Renamed a street

• Created a safety fund

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What did survivors frequently visit after the incident?

• The rebuilt site

• The fire department

• A memorial site

• Survivors' homes

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