Benjamin Franklin, Founding Father and Firefighting Pioneer

The video discusses Benjamin Franklin's role in the development of fire safety measures in colonial America. Franklin, known for his contributions to the Constitution and electricity, was also passionate about fire safety. He observed the fire-savvy practices in Boston and proposed the creation of a volunteer fire department, leading to the establishment of the Union Fire Company in 1736. This initiative spread across the colonies, involving notable figures like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.

What inspired Benjamin Franklin to think about fire safety?

• His visit to Massachusetts

• A fire in Philadelphia

• A letter from a friend

• A book he read

What was the title of the anonymous letter Franklin wrote to his newspaper?

• Fire Safety in America

• Safety First

• Protections of Towns from Fire

• The Fireman's Guide

What was the main purpose of Franklin's letter to the Pennsylvania Gazette?

• To encourage better fire safety plans

• To announce a new invention

• To criticize the government

• To promote a new fire engine

In what year was the first American Volunteer Fire Department established?

• 1800

• 1776

• 1736

• 1650

Which of the following founding fathers was NOT mentioned as a member of the Union Fire Company?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Samuel Adams