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October 2017
tech
(tek)
Short for technology. In this article, firefighting technology means machines people make to help fight fires.
problem
(PRAH-blum)
A problem is something that is causing trouble. For example, it's a problem if it's raining outside and you don't want to get wet!
solution
(suh-LEW-shun)
A solution is how a problem gets fixed. For example, if you don't want to get wet in the rain, a solution is to use an umbrella!