Let's Read a Story!

Before the Story

Make a prediction! What do firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics, do? (This can be done as individuals, a think-pair-share, or a large group activity. Older students may be able to use a Know, Want to know, Learned chart.)

Math & Language Extension

• Pause the video and use characters on the pages as a way to practice counting.
• Have students read along with "he walks into station number _____, he walks up the stairs one step at a _______..." (Fireman Small- younger students)
• Ask students to explain who is at each emergency and why and why firefighters do other jobs besides fight fire. (Big Frank- older students)

After the Story

Re-visit predictions, were they in the story? Are there things they can add to their list of what firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics do?

Would firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics help with:

• People that are sick and hurt
• Animals that are in danger
• Car accidents
• Inspecting buildings to make sure they have smoke detectors
• Rescuing people that get hurt hiking
• Cleaning up dangerous chemicals
• Chores at the fire house

Practice Calling 911

Around 4 or 5 years of age, children should be learning their full name, address, and phone number.

This is part of the When to Call 911 game, but can be used independently to teach the single concept.

Use this tool to discuss what is and is not an emergency.

You can give students scenarios to call 911 for and have them practice.