Based on the following, in what way were community fire companies most helpful in combating fires? Not only are fires quick to spread, but they are also difficult to control. During the nineteenth century, Americans were experiencing movement into cities for industrial jobs and other business opportunities, which meant that more people were living in close quarters than ever before, providing ample opportunity for fires to spread from one home to another.
Answer
A
They were dispersed in rural areas.
B
They had superior methods and equipment.
C
They were fully staffed.
D
They were close to fires.
Explanation
As cities grew more crowded, fires could spread quickly from one home to another, so a fast response was especially important. Community fire companies were most helpful because they were nearby and could reach fires quickly. The passage does not say they had better equipment or were fully staffed.
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