Evacuation Shoot Invention

Firemen from Lansing, MI, have developed a new life-saving device called the evacuator. This device, made from fire-resistant canvas, is attached to a 100-foot ladder and is highly effective in rescuing people from burning buildings. It addresses the dangers posed by superheated air and combustion gases that often block traditional escape routes. In a demonstration, the evacuator proved to be much faster than ladder rescues, allowing 18 men to descend in the time it takes for one ladder rescue.

What is the primary material used in the construction of the new evacuator?

• Rubber

• Metal

• Heavy canvas duck

• Plastic

What is the height of the ladder to which the evacuator is attached?

• 150 feet

• 100 feet

• 75 feet

• 50 feet

What is the main cause of death for people in building fires?

• Falling debris

• Lack of oxygen

• Structural collapse

• Superheated air and combustion gases

How does the evacuator chute compare to traditional ladder rescues?

• It is less reliable

• It is much faster

• It is equally fast

• It is slower

How many men can the evacuator chute rescue in the time it takes for a single ladder rescue?

• 5 men

• 25 men

• 18 men

• 10 men