How do firefighters put out fires?

1. Match them up!

Match the words with the definitions.

a siren the vehicle that firefighters drive to the fire

a fire engine grey, white or black gas you see in the air when there is a fire

a firefighter something that makes a loud warning noise

to put out a fire something with steps that you use to climb up to a high place

a ladder a person whose job is to stop fires

smoke an activity where you practise your job, so that you get better

a training exercise a long tube that water goes through

a hose to stop a fire burning

2. Fill it in!
Watch the video. Complete the sentences.

ladder sirens hose put out Firefighters smoke

a. We hear sirens when the fire engines are on the way.

b. do training exercises all the time.

c. The firefighters are going to the fire.

d. The firefighters pull out a .

e. We can see on the fire tower.

f. Water comes out of the .

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3. Choose the answer!
Watch the video. Circle the correct answer.

a. The ladder is very . long / short

b. The is at the top of the fire tower. smoke / siren

c. The hose is . very small / giant

d. Water comes out of the hose very . slowly / fast

e. The water can get all the way to the of the fire tower. top / bottom

4. Write and draw!

Would you like to be a firefighter? What job would you like to do when you’re
older? Write about it and draw a picture!

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