Clifford, the firehouse dog by Norman Bridwell.
New York: Scholastic, c1994.
Emily Elizabeth describes the activities she enjoys with her very big, very red dog while visiting a firehouse.
Firefighters A to Z by Chris L. Demarest.
New York : Margaret K. McElderry Books, c2000.
An alphabetic look at a firefighter's day.
Fire! Fire! by Gail Gibbons.
New York : HarperCollins, c1984.
Views fire fighters fighting fires in the city, in the country, in the forest, and on the waterfront.
Fire! Fire! said Mrs. McGuire written by Bill Martin, Jr.; illustrated by Richard Egielski.
San Diego: Harcourt Brace, c1996.
In this version of the old rhyme the fire turns out to be the smoke from the candles of a birthday cake.
No dragons for tea : fire safety for kids (and dragons) written by Jean Pendziwol; illustrated by Martine Gourbault.
Buffalo, NY : Kids Can Press, 1999.
When a little girl meets a real, live, fire-breathing dragon, he's so friendly that she invites him home for tea. But their afternoon snack is suddenly interrupted when the dragon sneezes and sets the table ablaze. Luckily, the girl knows just what to do, and she teaches her new friend to be fire smart, too.
A chair for my mother by Vera B. Williams.
New York: Mulberry Books, c1982.
A child, her waitress mother, and her grandmother save dimes to buy a comfortable armchair after all their furniture is lost in a fire.
Fireman Small written and illustrated by Wong Herbert Yee.
Boston: Houghton Mifflin, c1994.
Everytime he gets into bed, Fireman Small is called to rescue some animal in trouble.
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Invite the children to wear sweatshirts to this program. Place orange felt flames on them, and let them practice Cover, Stop, Drop and Roll on the carpet, to put the flames out. When the felt flames have rubbed off, the "fire" is out.
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FOUR BUSY FIREFIGHTERS
Four busy firefighters could not retire
Because they might have to put out a fire.
The first one rang a big brass bell.
The second one said, 'It's the Grand Hotel!'
The third one said, 'Down the pole we'll slide.'
The fourth one said, 'Get ready to ride.'
The siren said, 'Get out of the way!'
'We have to put out a fire today!'
The red fire truck sped on to the fire,
As the big yellow flames grew higher and higher.
Swish went the water from the fire-hose spout
And in no time at all the fire was out.
Make four firefighters, bell, large building, fire truck, flames, hose.
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HURRY HURRY Hurry, hurry, drive the fire truck, Hurry, hurry, ring the bell Hurry, hurry climb the ladder Hurry, hurry squirt the water |
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LITTLE FIREFIGHTER
sung to: I'm a little teapot
I'm a little firefighter on the go
Here is my helmet, here is my hose
When I see a fire hear me shout
Turn on the water and put the fire out!
THE FIREFIGHTER
| This firefighter rings the bell. | thumb |
| This firefighter holds the hose so well. | index |
| This firefighter slides down the pole. | middle |
| This firefighter chops a hole. ring | |
| This firefighter climbs higher and higher. | pinky |
| And all the firefighters put out the fire! |
FIRE SAFETY SONG
What do you dial if there's a fire,
What do you dial if there's a fire,
What do you dial if there's a fire,
Dial 9-1-1!
What do you do to plan for fire,
What do you do to plan for fire,
What do you do to plan for fire,
Have a fire drill!
What do you do if you're on fire,
What do you do if you're on fire,
What do you do if you're on fire,
Stop, drop and roll!
Who comes in a truck if there's fire,
Comes in a truck if there's fire,
Comes in a truck if there's fire,
It's the Fireman!
FIVE LITTLE FIREFIGHTERS
| Five little firefighters sit very still. | Hold up five fingers |
| Until they saw a fire on top of a hill. | |
| Number one rings the bell, ding dong. | Bend down thumb |
| Number two pulls his big boots on. | Bend down pointer finger |
| Number three climbs on the truck right away. | Bend down middle finger. |
| Number four joins him--no one can wait. | Bend down ring finger |
| Number five drives the truck to the fire. | Bend down little finger |
| The big yellow flames go higher and higher. | Spread arms |
| WHOOO--OO! Whooo--oo! Hear the fire truck say | Imitate siren |
| As all the cars get out of the way. | |
| Shhhh! goes the water from the fire hose spout. | Rub palms together |
| And quicker than a wink the fire is out ! | Clap hands. |
THE FIREMEN SONG
sung to: The Farmer In The Dell
The firemen are brave.
The firemen are brave.
Heigh-ho what do you know,
The firefighters are brave.
| FIRE SAFETY Sung to: Frere Jacques Never, never, play with matches If you do, if you do You might burn your fingers, you might burn your fingers That won't do, that won't do. Never, never, play with fire If you do, if you do, You might burn your house down, you might burn your house down, That won't do, that won't do. Never, never, play with fire If you do, if you do, You might burn the forest, You might burn the forest That won't do, that won't do. |
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FIREMAN NUMBER 8
| Fireman, fireman number eight | Two circles on top of each other with hands |
| Bumped his head upon the gate | Touch head and slap hands palms together |
| The gate swung in | Swing prayer hands one way |
| The gate swung out | Swing hands other way |
| That's the way they put the fire out | Swing hands back and forth both ways |
| Emergency, emergency 9-1-1 | Marching, say this 3 times getting faster and faster |
FIREFIGHTER FINGER PLAY
| Five brave firefighters, | |
| Sleeping so, | Hold up a hand with fingers flat across palm |
| The fire bell rings, | |
| Down the pole they go, | Open the hand and make a downward motion |
| Jump in the fire truck, | |
| Hurry down the street. | |
| Climb up the ladder, | Make fingers climb |
| Feel the fire's heat. | Wipe sweat from your brow |
| Five brave firefighters, | Hold up five fingers |
| Put the fire out. | Make a wiping motion |
| Hip! Hip! Hooray! | |
| All the people shout! | Shout |
FIREFIGHTERS
sung to: Pop Goes The Weasel
Down the street the engine goes
The Firemen fight the fire
Up the ladder with their hose
Out goes the fire.
Make pretend smoke detectors. Take two snack-size paper plates and put one on top of the other. Have the children staple or tape the two plates together and "decorate" them with a red dot or a red sticker. Ask the children to notice the smoke detectors in their classrooms, homes and other buildings. This is a great opportunity to discuss fire safety with the children, and the take-home product is a good reminder for parents to install detectors and to check those batteries!
Check with your local fire department, to see if they have any early childhood education materials, or if a real firefighter might come with the fire truck. Children who are at home may not have the chance to go on a field trip to the fire station, the way many preschools do.
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