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Grenfell Tower Fire Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was the condition inside the tower during the fire?

a)

Cold and windy

b)

Dark and smoky

c)

Noisy and chaotic

d)

Bright and clear

2.

What was the biggest challenge faced by the firefighters inside the tower?

a)

Low air quality

b)

High temperature

c)

Radio communication failure

d)

Lack of water pressure

3.

What was the response time of the first fire engine from North Kensington fire station?

a)

4 minutes

b)

2 minutes

c)

8 minutes

d)

6 minutes

4.

What was the problem with the water pressure during the fire?

a)

No problem

b)

Too low

c)

Inconsistent

d)

Too high

5.

What was the role of the aerial appliance in fighting the fire?

a)

Operating a powerful water tower

b)

Rescuing trapped residents

c)

Tackling the blaze from the ground

d)

Boosting water pressure

6.

What was the main issue with the radio communications for the firefighters?

a)

Too much interference

b)

Battery failure

c)

Lack of signal

d)

Inability to understand messages

7.

What was the height of the highest fire service aerial platform in Britain?

a)

50 meters

b)

55 meters

c)

65 meters

d)

60 meters

8.

What was the controversial advice given to the residents during the fire?

a)

Jump from the windows

b)

Use the elevators

c)

Stay put until rescued

d)

Evacuate immediately

9.

What was the time of the last rescue of a resident from Grenfell tower?

a)

6:30 am

b)

4:30 am

c)

7:30 am

d)

5:30 am

10.

What was the main reason for the high death toll in the Grenfell fire?

a)

Inadequate resources

b)

Poor weather conditions

c)

Residents' negligence

d)

Lack of firefighter bravery

11.

What was the main challenge faced by the firefighters in the stairwells of Grenfell tower?

a)

Low visibility

b)

High temperature

c)

Blocked doors

d)

Heavy smoke

12.

What was the main issue with the UHF radios used by the firefighters?

a)

Inability to understand messages

b)

Lack of signal

c)

Interference

d)

Battery failure

13.

What was the response time of the first high ladder or aerial appliance from Paddington?

a)

1:22 am

b)

1:52 am

c)

1:32 am

d)

1:42 am

14.

What was the main problem with the extended breathing sets for the firefighters?

a)

Low air quality

b)

Inadequate training

c)

Battery failure

d)

Lack of availability

15.

What was the main reason for the delay in the arrival of the highest fire service aerial platform in Britain?

a)

Technical issues

b)

Traffic congestion

c)

Bad weather conditions

d)

Lack of resources