Fifth Grade
Worksheets
They're Firefighters and Much More!
Caption: Firefighters and Special Operations teams of Palm Beach County Fire and Rescue work on the extraction of victim in a car collision with a semi-tractor trailer. Picture taken by Lt. Mark Carr of Palm Beach County Fire and Rescue
Woo-Woo! Woo-Woo! The alarm at the station rings. As fast as lightning, five firefighters jump into their coats, pants, and boots and jump onto the truck. With lights flashing and sirens wailing, they head out into the night. Soon, they are at the burning house. They grab their hoses and bravely put out the fire. The firefighters save the day! Firefighters are great community helpers. They help to protect us by putting out fires. This is a crucial part of their job. But it is not their only job. Firefighters respond to many different kinds of 9-1-1 calls. These men and women are first responders. If there is a car accident, .....
