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RED ALERT - THE FIRE SERVICE

Firefighters uniform ACTIVITY
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Firefighters have to wear very special uniforms, which protect them from burns and the effects
of smoke. Look at the list below and match the name with the piece of equipment.

Write down the equipment 5
in the correct boxes

1

6

2
Helmet - light but strong.
Visor - to protect the eyes.
Mask and breathing apparatus - 7
gives the firefighter clean air to allow
them to breathe when in smoky
conditions. Some pieces of 3
equipment can provide clean air
for up to 40 minutes.
Torch - provides light to work by. 8
Gloves - lined leather and heat resistant.
Tunic and Leggings - protect
against extreme temperatures.
Boots - water and chemical resistant. 4
Distress Signal Unit - goes off if the
firefighter does not move for 20 7. TORCH 8. TUNIC & LEGGINGS.
seconds or more. ANSWERS: 1. HELMET 2. DISTRESS SIGNAL UNIT 3. GLOVES 4. BOOTS 5. VISOR 6. MASK & BREATHING EQUIPMENT

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