Get Fired Up! 9 Children’s Books About Firefighters
by Rosemary D'Urso
Firefighters are utterly captivating with their shiny red trucks, large firehouses, and heroic deeds! My kids love running around our house, playing firefighter, and reading stories about their favorite subject. The books on this reading list feature entertaining and informative tales celebrating firefighters’ essential role in our community. Full of engaging text and colorful illustrations, these stories are excellent choices to read during Fire Prevention Month (October) and all year long!
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Fire Chief Fran
Available from:This superb story gives readers insight into the everyday activities of a firefighter. From training to helping animals to providing medical aid and extinguishing fires, there’s a lot to do! The effortless rhymes and action-packed pictures featuring an inclusive team of firefighters make this book shine.
Ages 4 - 8Also available from: -
Fire Engine No. 9
Filled with boisterous onomatopoeia and vivid illustrations, this enthralling book is a must-read for little ones. They will relish using their voices to make the whoosh of the firefighters sliding down the poll and the roar of the sirens.
Ages 0 - 3Preorder from: -
The Gingerbread Man Loose on the Fire Truck
Available from:My kids and students adore this delightful series starring an energetic gingerbread man. During a class trip to a firehouse, the Gingerbread Man narrowly escapes the clutches of a hungry Dalmatian and joins the firefighters in saving a burning building. The upbeat rhymes match the energy of the exuberant Gingerbread Man to create an amusing story.
Ages 5 - 8Also available from: -
Miss Mingo and the Fire Drill
Available from:It’s Fire Safety Week in Miss Mingo’s class, and your kids will love learning fire prevention tips with the animals in this story. The book skillfully addresses the students’ fire-related fears and teaches the ins and outs of fire drills and safety. As a bonus, readers will find fun facts about the animals throughout the story.
Ages 4 - 8Also available from: -
Big Frank's Fire Truck
Available from:This classic tale follows Big Frank as he works a 24-hour shift at the fire station. His day includes school visits and fire inspections while staying prepared for an emergency. When a wildfire hits, he tackles the blaze with his pumper engine. This story is the perfect combination of information and entertainment.
Ages 3 - 7Also available from: -
The Fire Engine Book
Available from:“Ding, ding, ding! goes the alarm.” There’s a fire, and the brave firefighters jump in their fire engine and extinguish the flames in a burning building. This iconic Little Golden Book stole my daughter’s heart and quickly became a family favorite.
Ages 2 - 5Also available from: -
Arthur's Fire Drill
Available from:Big brother Arthur shows his little sister, DW, several fire safety tips to ease her fear of her school fire drill scheduled for the next day. This sweet, leveled reader has a ton of helpful information wrapped into an engaging story.
Ages 5 - 8Also available from: -
Touch and Feel: Fire Engine
Available from:Little hands will enjoy touching various textured elements of this tactile story featuring colorful photographs of firefighters and their tools. This sturdy board book is a fun way to ignite babies’ and toddlers’ love of literacy.
Ages 2 - 5Also available from: -
All Fired Up! (PAW Patrol)
Available from:Paw Patrol fans will love coloring their favorite characters in this exciting activity book. The adorable team of pups appears in various puzzles, coloring pages, and stickers, emphasizing the plucky fire dog, Marshall!
Ages 3 - 7Also available from:
