Dry Chemical meeting

During a meeting, a member proposed the use of dry chemical extinguishers for the fire company, drawing from his Navy experience. While the idea was acknowledged as beneficial, financial constraints were highlighted, as the company had recently invested in a new fire engine and could not request additional funds from the fire commissioner.

What was the speaker's state of mind before the meeting?

• Uncertain about their idea

• Confident about their contribution

• Indifferent to the meeting

• Anxious about the outcome

What suggestion did the speaker make during the meeting?

• To buy more fire engines

• To organize a fundraising event

• To use dry chemical extinguishers

• To recruit more volunteers

What was the speaker reminded of during the meeting?

• Their previous job in the Navy

• The importance of teamwork

• The fire company's budget constraints

• The need for more training

Why did the fire company hesitate to adopt the speaker's suggestion?

• Recent purchase of a new fire engine

• Lack of interest in new equipment

• Doubts about the effectiveness of dry chemicals

• Concerns about safety regulations

How much did the fire company spend on a new fire engine last year?

• $20,000

• $15,000

• $13,000

• $10,000