The Historic Development of Firefighting: From Bucket Brigades to Modern Fire Departments - (Reading > Information)
The Historic Development of Firefighting: From Bucket Brigades to Modern Fire Departments
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Decide which paragraph, (A) to (D), has the information given in each statement below. Select (E) if the information is not given in any of the paragraphs.
1 .... - The Great Fire of London led to the creation of insurance-based fire services. 2 .... - Steam-powered engines completely replaced manual firefighting methods by the end of the 19th century. 3 .... - Modern firefighters require training in multiple emergency response areas. 4 .... - The first organized firefighting system was developed in response to a major urban disaster. 5 .... - Horse-drawn fire vehicles were phased out as motorized vehicles became available. 6 .... - Early firefighting relied on community participation. 7 .... - Fire prevention became a priority with the implementation of building codes. 8 .... - Cincinnati was the first city to employ paid firefighters. 9 .... - Modern technology has changed the core purpose of firefighting.