Firefighters in My Community by Gina Bellisario, Ed Myer
Published by Lerner Publications (Tm) on August 1st 2018
ISBN: 154152019X
Pages: 24
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One of the six early readers in the Meet a Community Helper series, Firefighters is a good introduction to the duties of a Fire Department employee.   Students visit the firehouse to learn about the job and view the firefighting equipment as well as protective clothing used by firefighters.  The book is divided into three chapters, in the third a firefighter works with parents and the teacher to teach safety skills.   This is where the book has a failing – the very important Stop, Drop and Roll procedure is not included.

The font is large and will be easily decoded by early readers.  The presentation is colorful and attractive.  Illustrations depict a diverse firefighting staff, including both people of color and woman.  On the last page a short glossary and index accompany suggestions for additional learning opportunities.

Primary schools and classroom teachers of students in grade K-2 will find this book useful.  Public libraries who celebrate Fire Prevention Week will want to add this to their collection.

Submitted by Jan Hamilton. retired youth services librarian in Scarborough, ME