Intro to Public Safety Final Exam Practice

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The first fire hoses were made of what type of material?

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Leather

Front

How many Life Safety Initiatives are there?

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16

Front

The first professional fire department was established in which city? Options: Rome, Boston, Philadelphia, Cincinnati

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Cincinnati

Front

In what city was the first VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY founded? Options: Philidelphia, Boston, Cincinnati, Chicago

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Philidelphia

Front

Who is credited with starting the first volunteer fire company in the colonies?

Back

Ben Franklin

Front

What was the name of the very first steam fire engine?

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Uncle Joe Ross

Front

Who is considered the very first female firefighter in the U.S.?

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Molly Williams

Front

In which year did Cincinnati create the first professional fire department?

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1853

Front

What did the term "curfew" mean in Rome?

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To cover fire

Front

What was the name of the first volunteer fire COMPANY called in the colonies?

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Union Fire Company