Triangle Fire Worksheet Questions

Front

What was the main reason the aerial ladders were ineffective during the Triangle Fire?

Back

They could only reach the sixth floor, far below the trapped workers.

Front

What likely caused the Triangle Fire according to survivors?

Back

A live cigarette butt thrown into a scrap bin.

Front

How quickly did the fire spread after starting?

Back

It spread rapidly, as indicated by the falling layers of thin goods underneath.

Front

What desperate action did workers take to escape the fire?

Back

Some victims jumped from the ninth-floor windows, even though it meant certain death.

Front

Why was the standpipe important during the Triangle Fire?

Back

It was used to connect hoses and supply water to fight the fire.

Front

What does the term 'standpipe' refer to in fire safety?

Back

A vertical pipe that provides water for firefighting.

Front

What is the significance of fire alarms in buildings?

Back

They alert occupants to evacuate in case of a fire.

Front

What role do firefighters play during a fire emergency?

Back

They respond to extinguish fires and rescue trapped individuals.

Front

What is a common cause of fires in industrial settings?

Back

Improper disposal of flammable materials, like cigarette butts.

Front

What does 'desperation' mean in the context of the Triangle Fire?

Back

A state of hopelessness that led workers to take extreme actions to escape.