Fire-fighting
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E Listen to Philip talking about being a fireman.
The first time you listen, explain the meaning of the words in the box, which are commonly used by firemen.
| 1. when the bells go down 2. the appliance 3. multiple calls 4. persons reported 5. hydrant location book |
FNow listen again and decide if these statements are true or false.
1. They are not often called out to big fires.
2. They begin to make plans before they reach the fire.
3. They prefer to be the first firemen to reach a fire.
4. 
They put on breathing apparatus as soon as they arrive at the fire.
5. They rely on information given to them by the people whose house is on fire.
6. Philip mentions two dangers that firemen face when they enter a burning building.
7. When searching a burning house, firemen always wear a mask, a tank of air and carry a hose with them.
8. Philip searched the house at least three times.
9. If someone has died in the fire, the morale of the firemen becomes very low.
10. The firemen sometimes make jokes when people commit suicide.
G What do you know about workplace violence?
Read the article below and answer the following questions:
1. What factors influence the lethality of violent incidents?2. What are the most vulnerable industries and occupations? 3. What are the most likely situations in which employees run the risk of being assaulted or abused? 4. What are the most typical relationships of workplace assault victims to offenders?5. 
What are the most effective prevention strategies?
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