Curious about Careers: Firefighters

What do firefighters do?

Choose all that apply

• Fight fires

• Teach children and adults about fire safety

• To teach fire safety

• Look after their equipment

What is one of the most important parts of being a firefighter?

• Working by yourself

• Working at night

• Working as a team

• Holding the hose

What else do firefighters do?

Choose two

• Catch bad guys

• Rescue people from car crashes

• Help sick and injured people

• Shoot guns

What physical activities do firefighters have to do?

Choose all that apply.

• Hold the hose

• Carry heavy equipment

• Go up a lot of stairs

• Work for a long time

Who helps sick or injured people?

• Teachers

• Police officers

• Paramedics

• Astronauts

Why do firefighters need hoses?

• To use a lot of water at one time

• To fight a small fire

• To break down doors

• To reach people or animals in high places

Why do firefighters need ladders?

• To use a lot of water at one time.

• To fight a small fire

• To break down doors

• To reach people or animals in high places

Why do firefighters need fire-extinguishers?

• To use a lot of water at one time

• To fight a small fire

• To break down doors

• To reach people or animals in high places

Do you think being a firefighter is a difficult job?

• Yes

• No

Would you like to be a firefighter when you grow up?

• YES

• NO