Fire Safety Books for Fire Safety Week
Reading aloud is one of the best ways to introduce important safety topics to young children. During Fire Safety Week (or any time of the year), sharing fire safety books helps kindergarten students learn essential rules, understand what firefighters do, and feel more comfortable talking about emergencies. Here’s a roundup of my favorite fire safety books you can use in your classroom.
Fire Safety Books
Here are some books that are focused primarily on fire safety rules and procedures.
Fire Safety by Sheila Rivera
This is a simple, nonfiction introduction to fire safety rules. This book uses clear text and photos to explain concepts in a way kindergartners can understand.
Clifford the Firehouse Dog by Norman Bridwell
Clifford’s visit to the firehouse makes the topic of firefighting approachable. Students love seeing how Clifford helps in an emergency!
No Dragons for Tea by Jean E. Pendziwol
This is a must read! When a dragon’s fiery sneeze starts a fire, children learn safety steps like “stop, drop, and roll” through a memorable story.
Plan and Prepare! By Charles Ghigna
This book encourages families and classrooms to make a fire safety plan and practice it together. Like the next couple books, it’s written as a song which makes it even more memorable.
Dial 911! By Charles Ghigna
This book introduces when and how to call 911 in a child-friendly way. It’s perfect for introducing the idea of emergencies in an approachable, non-scary way.
Stop, Drop, and Roll! By Charles Ghigna
Here’s another helpful story that highlights one of the most important safety rules, written with fun rhythm. Also, it comes with online music access when you purchase the paperback!
Books about Fire Stations (Perfect for Fire Station Field Trips!)
If you’re planning a field trip to a fire station, here are a few read alouds to get your students ready!
Pete the Cat: Firefighter Pete by James Dean
Pete the Cat is always a hit! In this story, Pete spends the day with firefighters, giving students a glimpse into the daily work of a firefighter.
The Berenstain Bears Visit the Firehouse by Mike Berenstain
This story follows the Berenstain Bears on a fire station visit.
Curious George and the Firefighters by Margret & H.A. Rey
This is all about George’s adventure at the fire station! This book lets students follow along as firefighters respond to a fire alarm.
Books about Firefighters
Here are a couple books that focus mainly on firefighters, from their gear to the jobs they do.
I Want to Be a Firefighter by Dan Liebman
This is a nonfiction book that helps answer students’ questions about what firefighters really do. It’s great for Fire Safety Week or your unit about community helpers!
Firefighters A to Z by Chris L. Demarest
This is an alphabet book that explores the gear, tools, and duties of firefighters. Students will love the A-Z format!
Try One of These Fire Safety Books as Your Next Read Aloud!
Using fire safety books in your kindergarten classroom is a meaningful way to introduce this important topic. Whether you’re teaching fire safety rules during Fire Safety Week, preparing for a fire drill, or getting ready for a field trip to the fire station, these read alouds will help facilitate important conversations regarding fire safety.
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