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Fire Safety Field Trip and Unit for Kindergarten and First Grade

Her eyes are gleaming as she steps up and grabs the fire hose. The fire fighter shows her how to turn it on and a gush of water swooshes out in front of her. She beams.

A field trip to the Fire Station never stops being cool. These are moments that no book, no picture, and not even a video can capture.

The uniforms. The hoses and levers. The bright shiny red trucks.

We have been lucky enough to go on several Fire Station trips in the different state we have lived and every time it is an awesome experience for my kids.

On one particular Fire Station visit my kids initially seemed a little less interested.

Our son climbed in the front and then out the other side. Our daughter started in the back and then hopped out. They both started wandering around the truck. I suggested we get our inevitable coloring books to speed along this process.

Then my son asked me, “What is this for?” He was pointing to one of the many switches on the side. I had no clue and I could see that he was curious, so I told him to ask a firefighter. He was a little unsure about this, but his sister bravely walked up to one of these large men and said “What does that do?”

The firefighter bent down and answered her question.

This led to another question and another. Soon they were following the firefighter around the truck as he demonstrated everything to them. Where the hoses were and how they got hooked up. What was inside the different compartments and what they used each item for.

Their questions were endless and his patience, seemingly, was as well.

We forgot about the heat. We forgot about needing water and wanting AC.

We learned a lot about firetrucks and then when they were done, they grabbed those coloring books and headed for the car full of ideas.

Safety Unit for Kindergarten + First Grade

Related curriculum or projects.

• Members of our community have different roles.
• There are community jobs to help keep everyone safe.

Before the Field Trip

• Talk to the Fire Station to confirm date and what to expect.
• Read some children’s books about Fire Fighters and Fire Stations. Here are our favorites:  10 Books about Firetrucks
• Talk to your kindergarteners or first graders about what they know about fire fighters and what questions do they have. Write these down on a chart, but also copy the list of questions onto paper to carry with you to the field trip.

During the Field Trip

You can absolutely just walk up to a station with a kid or two. If the fire fighters aren’t busy they are usually happy to show you their trucks.

However, if you plan ahead and call the fire station to set up a time the experience is definitely more in depth and fun. Fire Fighters are more than happy to have kids come for an educational field trip.

6 Tips for a Successful Fire Station Field Trip

1. read a book beforehand.

Read a book or two about fire fighters and fire trucks before you go. Looking at pictures of fire fighters in their gear might be helpful. Some of the children in our group were frightened by all of the gear, especially the face mask. Preparing your child beforehand by introducing them to what a firefighter wears and why might be helpful.

2. Bring a Camera

Bring a camera and take pictures. We spent a lot of time referring to the pictures of our trip in the weeks to follow.

3. Have a Bathroom Plan

If you have a child more recent to toileting, make sure to go to the bathroom beforehand. The bathroom at the firehouse is not usually set up for outside use, plus your kid is not likely going to be thrilled with a toilet break during the field trip excitment.

4. Prepare Your Child

Talk to your child beforehand about some of the things you might see. The fire trucks, the fire fighters. Older kids could also brainstorm questions that they want to ask the firefighters on your trip.

5. Talk about Expectation

I think this is a good idea anytime you go anywhere. Having clear behavior expectations and communicating them to your child improves the odds that you’ll get good behavior. My expectations at the fire station where that they would follow the fire fighters’ directions, use walking feet, and stay near me.

6. Go Again!

Like I said above, we’ve done this several times. We’ve gone with moms groups in each of the cities we have lived, taken advantage of fire trucks at festivals, and visited fire stations without a group. Kids need to be exposed to things more than once. Even though I typically only share each activity or place once, don’t be fooled – we do most things many, many times.

after the field trip

Now is the time to extend and deepen learning. First, print out your pictures from the field trip and post them where the children can see them and reflect on what they learned.

During a group time, add to your chart with the answers to your questions and write other things you learned at the station.

Have new questions arisen? How could you go about answering those.

Use this conversation to help direct where you go next. What interested them the most? What are they wondering about?

Below are some Fire Fighter Unit ideas we have used.

Literacy Activities

• Draw and/or write a family or classroom emergency plan.

• Comparing and Contrasting Fiction and Non-Fiction Books

Art Activities

• Paint Fire and then pretend to put it out with play hoses.

STEM Activities

• Make a Rescue Vehicle STEM Invitation
• Drawing signs shape activity – based on the goal to build and draw shapes to possess defining attributes. For example, a triangle is a closed shape with 3 sides and 3 corners)
• Five Little Firefighters (Craft + Song)  from JDaniel4’s Mom

Social Studies Activities

• Things that work on social studies goals of understanding that people in the community have jobs, use tools to provide services, help in emergencies, and are diverse and work together.
• STOP, DROP AND ROLL  (Song) from Rubber Boots and Elf Shoes
• Set up a dramatic play center using fire fighter costumes ( we used these ) and the DIY Pretend Play Fire Hoses described below.
• Add pretend fire trucks to your block area and perhaps some construction paper “fire”

DIY Pretend Play Fire Hoses

• Tape (I used  craft tape  and  painters tape )
• 1/2 Inch Self Adhesive Weatherstrip Directions: 1. Gather materials 2. Cut the insulation to the desired length. I made two of these, one for each of my kids. If you are making them for a larger group, I recommend at least 4. 3. Cut lengths of painters tape and fold each strip in half to make the “water” 4. Tuck the painters tape into the insulation and use tape to wrap it shut. I used colorful tape of two different colors to distinguish which hose belonged to which child. Masking tape would have worked just as well to hold it together. 5. Coil and place in a basket on the shelf for play time.

Current Learning Objectives

Examples of what is learned through the activities in this unit based on NYC Common Core Standards for First Grade.

• People in the community have different jobs. (Social Studies)
• Community workers use tools and resources to provide services in a community. (Social Studies)
• People in a community help their neighbors in emergencies. (Social Studies)
• Community workers are diverse and work with one another. (Social Studies)
• Build and draw shapes to possess defining attributes. (Math)
• Compare and contrast fiction and non-fiction. (Literacy)
• Understand parts of informational texts. (Literacy)
• Understand features of a sentence and write various forms of texts. (Literacy)

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Virtual Field Trip to the Fire Station

⭐️Let’s all take a field trip! In this Virtual Field Trip for Kindergarten and 1st grade, students learn all about the fire station and fire safety practices. This virtual field trip contains embedded videos, images, passages, and more. Students explore the people and equipment in the station and all about fire danger and safety through multimedia and YouTube links.

⭐️This resource integrates a variety of skills. Students watch videos and read small blurbs to help them complete drag and drop activities with movable pieces about the fires station such as what a firefighter does, what gear and equipment they use, types of fire trucks, and how to be fire safe!

*Please note:  This resource includes YouTube videos, so ensure you and your students have access to YouTube before purchasing. Although great care has been taken to ensure all content is  appropriate  for the stated grade levels, each classroom is unique and it is recommended that teachers review all content prior to use. This resource uses links to third party content that may be changed or removed by the content owner. Links are reviewed regularly; however, if you find a broken link, please let me know so I can update the resource accordingly.

✏️ Google Slides & Seesaw Formats  – These interactive formats are perfect for classroom and distance learning. Slides are interactive and can be used as a fun and engaging exercise within the classroom or remotely.

✏️ Engaging Interactive Maps & Virtual Video Tours  – Interactive questions & virtual video tours take students inside the action.

✏️ Reading Comprehension  – Integrates grade-level reading skills!

✏️ Science & Social Studies  – This virtual field trip helps students understand more about the world around them and uses movable pieces to explore their reactions and ideas.

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• Be Fire Safe!
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• Find Safety
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• My Fire Station Trip

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Take a closer look at what this virtual field trip looks like in this  video preview.

This resource is suitable for the following grade levels:

• Kindergarten:  With teacher modeling, whole class, small groups. Students who are non-readers will need teacher support for reading.
• 1st Grade:  With teacher modeling, whole class, small groups, or independent work depending on student level.

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While the grade school field trip to a fire station may be the most recent visit for many,  The Duxbury Fire Department  in Duxbury, Massachusetts has brought its fire station virtual and lets visitors experience what it’s like to be a first responder like never before. From a ride-along on the Duxbury brush truck, experiencing a real-life mud rescue and even looking at the extension of the 105-foot ladder from one of the station’s largest fire trucks, this experience is unbeatable.

A traditional fire department tour takes visitors through the station while showing off the fire engines and the importance of fire safety. With this Matterport 3D tour, the Duxbury Fire Station can be explored from anywhere, at any time to learn about the fire engines, rescue boats, ambulances and more.

While roaming the model, take a look at the Mattertags with videos and descriptions to get a true feel for the various equipment used for emergencies – you might get a more in-depth understanding about firefighting than if you were visiting in-person.

There is even the opportunity for young visitors to earn their junior firefighter certification, with a quest leading throughout the model to report findings to the captain. Find the quest on  the Duxbury Fire Department website  under education and download the Firefighter Quest PDF to start.

We spoke with the creator of this incredible virtual experience, Jessica Laaper, video photographer and web designer for J.Laaper Studios to learn what it was like to create the model.

Q: What inspired the 3D capture of the Duxbury Fire Station?

Since the start of Covid-19, many of the places that were once open to the public have been closed, causing some traditions to be put on hold. One of those time-tested traditions was our town’s annual fire department open house. Every year, the Duxbury Fire Department would open their doors to the community to learn about the firehouse, the fire and rescue apparatus and most importantly, fire prevention. Since the community can’t visit the firehouse this year, we thought we would bring the firehouse to them.

One of the critical functions of the Fire Department is to teach public safety and fire prevention. They do this through both the open house and in-school classroom curriculum, which due to Covid, could not be done either. Through the use of the Matterport model, we were able to “virtually re-open” the fire department and also integrate it into the virtual fire prevention school curriculum, making it a powerful education tool for public safety awareness and fire prevention.

Q: What are the “must-sees” you want visitors to explore and why?

When developing the Matterport model, we realized that a “virtual” visitor could do a few things in the model that they couldn’t normally do in-person. One of the most exciting is climbing on top of the ladder truck. The view down the center of the aerial ladder is amazing and is not something “in-person” visitors would normally be able to do.

Some other highlights from the Matterport Model is the brush truck which includes a “ride-along” video and Engine 2 which makes good use of Mattertags to describe the details of each of the apparatus compartments.

We have many Mattertags in the model which contain videos and “informational gems.”  Half of the excitement of the Duxbury Fire Station model is being able to explore all the additional content in pictures and videos. We have even created a “Firefighter Quest” for our younger visitors, which is similar to a scavenger hunt. In the quest, the children search for the answers in the model and once finished they email the quest to the Duxbury Fire Department to receive a personalized junior firefighter certificate.

Q: How will the model of the Duxbury Fire Station be used (first responder training, community virtual tours, etc.)?

The model will be used for community virtual tours and fire prevention education. Additionally, the models and Mattertags can be utilized as part of new firefighter education for equipment location/identification (Engine 2) as well as proper apparatus operation (Ladder 1).

Q: What’s the one thing you want visitors to take away after exploring the Duxbury Fire Station?

The primary purpose of our model of the Duxbury Fire Station is education. We want all visitors to have a better appreciation for fire safety and prevention, understand what firefighters do, and some basics about how they help in an emergency.

But most of all, we want our visitors to learn and enjoy exploring the firehouse.

Q: What were some of the challenges of scanning such a unique space with all of the large engines, equipment, etc.?

There were two big challenges with scanning a complex space such as the apparatus bay. The first was capturing scans from multiple vantage points and heights. This meant climbing on top of all the trucks to collect the necessary scans to create a high-quality model. The other challenge was timing as scanning the apparatus bay took several hours and during that time the fire department received calls they needed the equipment for.  Each time we had to pause until the trucks were back and placed in exactly the same location.

Q: What was your favorite part about capturing the Duxbury Fire Station in 3D?

My favorite part of capturing the Duxbury Fire Station in 3D was learning about all of the trucks, equipment, and how firefighters use these tools to save lives and prevent loss.

Q: Anything else you would like to add?

We invite you to visit the Duxbury Fire Department at  http://duxburyfire.org  to explore our virtual tour and to complete the quest.  In addition, we are expanding our public education to include the recently renovated “Next-Generation” Regional 911 center to help increase awareness of how the 911 system works.

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Getting the Most out of Fire Station Visits

I have a toddler that is obsessed with all things firefighting. She has been for over a year now. It’s serious.  She has made her own fire extinguisher out of craft supplies, she watches combat competition videos on Youtube, she points out every hydrant, standpipe, valve, alarm, sign and fire truck that crosses her path. She maps out evacuation plans in every building we enter.  And most importantly, we visit fire stations to talk to firefighters. Often.

Whether you call them fire stations, houses or halls (we call them stations where I come from), these buildings are EVERYWHERE. There are likely several in your community, and at least one within walking distance of your home. If you have a “Jr. Firefighter” like I do, a visit to your local fire station is inevitable.  Go prepared.

Since we’ve now visited several dozen fire stations in multiple cities across North America, I’ve created a list of tips for parents and kids to get the most out of a visit to a fire station, whether it’s your first or twenty first visit.

BEFORE YOU GO:

Read books on firefighting to familiarize yourself with the vocabulary of firefighters. Knowing terms like what a fog nozzle and telescoping ladder are make it easier to point out items you see around the station and ask questions about them. We like the DK Books in the non-fiction area of the library like “ Mighty Machines Fire Truck ” and “ A Day in the Life of a Firefighter .”

Make a thank you card for the firefighters. Going under the pretense of thanking the firefighters for their service to your community gives the trip more purpose and teaches your child about the value of civil service.

While fire stations are open 24/7 (for obvious reasons), they generally prefer hosting little visitors during daylight hours.  Call ahead to the station you wish to visit to get a feel for when they would prefer you stop by.

THE DAY YOU GO:

Warn your child that if the firefighters get a call before you arrive or while you are there, they will have to leave the station and not be available to visit with you. Be flexible to visit later if you see there are no trucks in the bay.

Wear your favorite firefighting gear. My daughter has several fire truck shirts, a chief hat and various costume pieces she wears when she visits fire stations.

Plan to spend no more than 15 minutes in the station on any one visit. It’s a place of business, so they must stick to a schedule.

Prepare a list of 3 or 4 questions for YOUR CHILD to ask the firefighters so he/she can learn something new on each visit. Your child can also bring one of the library books to look at with the firefighters and ask any questions you have about what you see or read in the book. By having your child communicate directly with the firefighters builds public speaking confidence and a positive relationship with civil servants. My daughter has talked to dozens of firefighters and they have ALWAYS been incredibly awesome with her. The usually squat down to look at her in the eyes and she has gotten very comfortable talking with and learning from them.

QUESTIONS TO ASK AT YOUR LOCAL FIRE STATION:

• I live at XXX address. How long does it take for you to get to my house in the event of an emergency? (They usually have a map on the wall and can point at your house and the station and talk about the route they would take.)
• If I get hurt at home and need to call 9-1-1, should I specifically ask for fire response? (In some areas, the responders are equally trained and one has a faster response time than the other, so it’s important to request the faster service if seconds count in your emergency.)
• Does this station have an ambulance?
• If I got hurt and you needed to take me to a hospital in the ambulance, which hospital would you take me to?
• May I see the inside of the ambulance so I know what to expect if I ever have to ride in it?
• If you live in a high rise, you can ask if their truck ladders can reach your floor of the building. If they can’t, you can talk about the best evacuation plans based on the age of your building (different building codes determine where the safest places in the building are. Newer buildings have specially designed stairwells that keep fire out.)
• If you visit frequently, you can learn the names of the crew members (see my Final Tip below on how to address firefighters by name) so you can have more social follow-up conversations like learning where they went to fire school, what they do for exercise during off hours, etc.
• Where do you train? Is there public viewing of the training sessions? (some stations have public viewing of hose and ladder practice, but it’s likely on the outskirts of town where there is more space to make a mess.)
• What are your most common calls – fires, injuries, people getting stuck, etc?
• What are ways I can stay safe so I don’t need to call 9-1-1?
• If I DO need to call 9-1-1, what information should I have memorized (address, last name, etc.)

QUESTIONS TO ASK AT NEW FIRE STATIONS:

• May we have a tour of your station? (Some walk you through the kitchen and sleeping quarters, some have museum memorabilia in the lobby, most just show off the trucks and common areas but we’ve found that each station tour is different and unique.)
• May we see the inside of one of your trucks? (Most will let your child sit in the truck, some will turn on the sirens – either way, be prepared to take pictures)
• Do any female firefighters work at this station? (It’s good for kids, both girl and boy, to meet females who have worked hard to break into the male-dominated profession.)
• Does your fire station have a pole? (Ask gently if someone will demonstrate, but be prepared for a “no” since some find it annoying to use the pole).
• How old is this fire station? Do you have old pictures of the building? (Some have pics of when the trucks were pulled by horses which is cool).
• Any interesting facts about this particular fire station or crew?
• Do you have a fire dog/boat/helicopter at this station?
• What is the newest or coolest piece of equipment you have in this station?
• Do you give hose demonstrations? (Some firefighters will spray a hose at the truck or let your little one hold the hose… it depends on the location of the station and what the water restrictions are in your area.)

Ask if this fire station has any special events coming up. (Some host dinners or open houses for the public.)

Ask if there is anything you can do or bring on future visit to help them? (Some may appreciate snacks, etc.)

Courteously ask if they have any stickers. (Most stations offer stickers, temporary tattoos or hats to little visitors. At one station, my daughter got a cool t-shirt. Say lots of pleases and thank yous.)

As you leave the station, while everything is still fresh on the brain, talk to your child about things they saw that were new or interesting to direct future learning. For instance, at one station, my daughter was allowed to hold a fire hose and spray the parking lot.  Afterwards, she wanted to learn more about the specific nozzle she operated so we went home and looked at Youtube videos demonstrating the nozzle and we even found one video of the factory MAKING the nozzle.

Respect that the fire station is a place of business and that while they welcome little visitors, they really can only take about 10 minutes to host you. If the bell rings and they have to take an emergency call, you must get out of the way immediately and let them take off on in the truck. The excitement of the call is usually enough to distract little ones from the fact that the tour got aborted, but mitigate melt-downs by explaining ahead of time that emergency calls take top priority.

Don’t harass your local station. If it were up to my toddler, we’d visit our neighborhood station (only a few blocks from our home) daily. We limit in-person visits to once every two weeks, and just wave at the station as we walk past in between visits. If any of the firefighters are out in the driveway as we walk past, we stop for a quick hello, but not for a full visit inside.

If your child wants to learn the names of the local firefighters, be sure to ask how they wish to be addressed. Office titles are hard to achieve, so should be respected. Address a Lieutenant or Chief as such unless they say otherwise.

Remember that firefighters are there to help you, so if you have any questions or concerns about personal or property safety, ask! They have great information that will reduce your likelihood of actually having an emergency. The goal is to get the info during friendly visits so you don’t ever have to call them in a crisis.

About the Author Allison Baltzersen

Allison Baltzersen is a green mama, raising her two little girls to enjoy childhood, ask lots of questions, and be kind to the Earth.

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16 Comments on “Getting the Most out of Fire Station Visits”

it sounds like your daughter is going to be a fire-fighter at the earliest possible opportunity. Thanks for a lovely post, I enjoyed reading this. 🙂

I love seeing/hearing about children with a deep desire for a profession. My grandson loves how things are made and will watch/read anything he can find..

Allison, You have a very intelligent and motivated little girl. If she does not choose firefighting for a career, she will most certainly be a conscientious worker in whatever field she chooses.

Thank you so much for the detailed questions and instructions you gave so that potential small visitors to firestations would be prepared for such visits.

Fire station visits are always a fun time, and a great learning experience!

OMGosh, this is awesome! I love that you have a little girl who loves all things firefighting!!!! Love it… Thank you for this guide, its really thorough and comprehensive. Those are amazing pics… I have a great friend who worked really hard, as a woman, to qualify and become a firefighter; maybe someday I will see your daughter do the same thing.

This morning there are some folks from the local fire station bringing a truck to the school we attend for playgroup…..gonna be a great morning!

My boys had a school trip to the fire station and they just loved it!!! It was an excellent learning experience for them.

Great tips. I didn’t know fire stations were open to the public but have always known the firefighters to be extremely friendly and helpful during local event days.

What an awesome learning experience for the kids!!!!!

What a great adventure,my grandson would enjoy this

On the last week of preschool the kids got to visit the station and sit in the Firetruck,the kids were in awe

Fire station visits are always so much fun and the kids learn so much

I love to see children with an interest in a field

Girls can be anything they want

This was so cool! I’m going through the same thing with my daughter. & Have been for about a year. She is almost 3 so was thinking abt taking her down to the fire station! I appreciate this!

My girls loved it when we visited our local fire station a couple years ago.

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