Challenges Faced by Professionals

Firefighters sometimes enter burning buildings. What is the most dangerous challenge they face inside?

• Thick smoke that makes it hard to see and breathe

• Finding a good place to take pictures

• Taking too long to put on their uniform

• Carrying a heavy water hose

A teacher has 30 students in class, and each one learns at a different speed. What is one big challenge they face?

• Making sure every student understands the lesson

• Writing on the board all day

• Telling students to stay quiet

• Drinking coffee during break time

Police officers often work late at night. What is one struggle they face during night shifts?

• Staying alert and ready while everyone else is sleeping

• Wearing a uniform

• Driving a police car

• Having to wake up early the next morning

Paramedics rush to accidents to help injured people. What is one big difficulty they face on the way?

• Getting stuck in traffic and losing precious time

• Talking to the patient’s family

• Wearing gloves and a mask

• Carrying a small medical bag

A firefighter just saved a family from a burning house. What is one thing that makes their job rewarding?

• Seeing the family safe and grateful

• Getting to use cool equipment

• Having a big red truck

• Getting to spray water

A teacher notices one student is too shy to ask questions. What is one way they can help?

• Encourage the student and create a safe space to speak

• Ignore the student until they speak up

• Only focus on the students who raise their hands

• Give the student extra homework

A police officer catches someone stealing from a shop. What is the hardest part of their job at that moment?

• Staying calm and making sure everyone stays safe

• Running fast to chase the thief

• Wearing a heavy belt

• Filling out a report

A doctor works all day at the hospital. What makes their job emotionally hard?

• Seeing sick patients and worrying about their health

• Wearing a white coat

• Holding a stethoscope

• Writing a prescription

A paramedic saves a child in an emergency. What might make them feel proud at the end of the day?

• Knowing they helped save a life

• Wearing a uniform

• Driving an ambulance

• Carrying a first-aid kit

A firefighter just finished putting out a big fire. What is one challenge they face afterward?

• Feeling extremely tired but still needing to be ready for the next emergency

• Taking off their uniform

• Drinking water

• Getting back in the fire truck