Firefighters at Your Library

Firemen are everyday heroes. Children love firemen! However, fires are scary and so can
be the fireman hidden behind layers of clothing and a face mask.
In partnership with the local fire department, we will bring to our community basic fire safety
tips, hands-on exploration of life saving tools and vehicles, and a real life demonstration of a
fire rescue. We will emphasis the importance of fire prevention, but more importantly show
the children they need not be afraid.
At Frederick County Public Libraries, we believe that a free and accessible Public Library is
fundamental to a democratic society. The Public Library will provide facilities and an
environment which connects people to ideas, experiences, and information. The Public
Library will meet the current and changing information needs of the community. By inviting
the local fire department into the library, it will offer an opportunity for children to be
exposed to a positive learning experience. It will give them the information they need to be
prepared and confident if they find themselves in an emergency situation.
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Contact the local fire department to discuss your vision for the program.
Set up a date and time for the program to be held
Make sure you have a large room reserved the day of the event
Map out where the emergency vehicles can park for children/families to safely
explore
5. Call fire department as a friendly reminder a week before the date of the event

Evaluate:
1. Count the number of children.
2. Note the age range of children.
3. Listen/watch the patrons to see if they are engaged and interested in the program.
4. Have a short survey for the parents to complete at the conclusion of the program.

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FirefightersatYourLibrary
Location: Edward F. Fry Memorial Library @ Point of Rocks, Maryland
Event Type: Family
Event Date: 6/30/2016
Event Time: 11:00 AM
Age Group: Children with an adult, All ages
Description: Firemen are everyday heroes. Children love firemen!
However, fires are scary and so can be the fireman hidden behind
layers of clothing and a face mask. Join these local heroes at your
library to learn about what they use to fight fires and how they do their
jobs.
Contact: Jeanne Bobofchak 301-639-9744 or visit www.fcpl.org to find
out more information.