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Which of the following did Garrett Morgan invent to assist firefighters?

Retry Correct Incorrect Garrett Morgan invented a smoke hood that included a wet sponge and tubes to filter out and cool the air. After using the mask to rescue several men from a tunnel explosion, his hood became internationally known and used.

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Which of the following did Garrett Morgan invent to assist firefighters?

• the Halligan bar
• the smoke hood
• the jaws of life
• the pike pole