Ocean State Libraries

"Simple text and photographs introduce young readers to a fire station."--

A visit to a firehouse is an exciting event for most any youth. This nonfiction narrative covers some of the basics that one will see on such a visit, including fire trucks, firehouse dogs, and firefighters. The book's vivid photographs of heroic firefighters at work, and of curious kids visiting a firehouse, will engage beginning readers from cover to cover.

Describes what might be found in a firehouse and what the firefighters do there.

Describes fire stations, the functions they perform, and the role they play in the community.

An introduction to life at a fire department, including descriptions of the equipment, the staff, and what happens when a fire alarm goes off.

Simple text and photographs depict a visit to a fire station, including the people, uniforms, and equipment.

"Examines the inside of a fire station while sharing some of the things that firefighters do there, including drills, checking ladders, and checking hoses." -- Amazon.com.

Discover what a fire station is like and how it plays an important part in alerting firefighters to fires.

"Simple text and full-color photographs take readers on a virtual field trip to the fire station"--