Firefighter Reading Comprehension · Question
A municipal bylaw on open burning specifies: 'No person shall set or maintain an open-air fire unless an adult is physically present and attentive at all times, no closer than 3 meters from the fire, equipped with sufficient means to extinguish the fire.' An individual lights a small campfire, walks 5 meters away to retrieve wood, and returns after 2 minutes. Is this compliant?
The bylaw specifies 'physically present and attentive at all times' and 'no closer than 3 meters.' Walking 5 meters away and being absent for 2 minutes violates
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Question: A municipal bylaw on open burning specifies: 'No person shall set or maintain an open-air fire unless an adult is physically present and attentive at all times, no closer than 3 meters from the fire, equipped with sufficient means to extinguish the fire.' An individual lights a small campfire, walks 5 meters away to retrieve wood, and returns after 2 minutes. Is this compliant?
Answer options:
- Yes, they were within 5 meters, which is close enough. ✅ No, they were not 'attentive at all times' and capable of immediate extinguishing.
- Yes, as long as they had water available nearby.
- No, because campfires are entirely prohibited by this bylaw.
Correct answer: No, they were not 'attentive at all times' and capable of immediate extinguishing.
Explanation: The bylaw specifies 'physically present and attentive at all times' and 'no closer than 3 meters.' Walking 5 meters away and being absent for 2 minutes violates the 'attentive at all times' requirement, even if they were outside the 3-meter minimum.
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