Rainbow Valley Fire Department

Rusty the Fireman and Pam the Paramedic visit a fire station. Children learn key safety messages they need to know about the fire station and begin learning about fire safety and the important role the fire station plays in the community.

To a child the sight of a firefighter wearing a mask, equipment and protective clothing can be scary. Kids will learn about a firefighters gear; how each piece works and what firefighters look like while performing their critical tasks.

This episode explains the different fire trucks and vehicles, like the pumpers and ladder trucks and the different equipment for each truck and explains how the specially trained professionals drive and safely operate each type of vehicle.

Rusty the Fireman and Pam the Paramedic teach how kids can be pro-active and help their parents and keep their homes safe. The episode explains what starts fires and provides safety tips on how to prevent fires from starting at home.

The Rainbow Valley crew teaches children what causes fire, how it spreads and how firefighters put them out. They will also show the important fire safety tools every household should have including smoke detectors and fire extinguishers.

Kids and parents learn how to create a Home Escape Plan that can help save lives. The episode shows how to draw a plan of the house; establish a meeting place and how to review the plan with family members, baby sitters and care givers.