Product Description

Explore the day-to-day activities of a firefighter, take a look inside a fire station, and review the process for how to become a firefighter in the I Want To Be A… Firefighter DVD. Today’s heroes talk about the responsibilities of their job, the challenges and rewards, and provide advice to aspiring firefighters.

Produced for young adults ages 12-18. Educational for all ages.

Chapter Listing
1. History of Firefighting
2. What Does a Firefighter Do?
3. Overview of the Fire Station
4. Climbing the Ladder (Fire Department Organization)
5. How Do I Become a Firefighter?

Bonus Material
1. Challenges & Rewards of Firefighting
2. Fire Safety Tips
3. Firefighter’s Prayer
4. History of the Maltese Cross

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #116909 in DVD
• Released on: 2005-06-14
• Rating: Unrated
• Formats: Color, Full Screen, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 42 minutes

Booklist, October 15, 2005
The information is clear and concise...the pacing is appropriate. Aspiring firefighters gain a good, realistic portrait of the job.

Video Librarian, November-December 2005
While advertised for ages 12-18, this is also suitable for younger viewers...recommended for both school and public library collections.

From the Studio

I Want To Be A... Firefighter is a 2005 Parents' Choice Recommended Award winner.

"It's hard not to glorify the noble work firefighters do, but this DVD does a rock-solid job of detailing the world of the red-helmeted workers with even-handedness. While most videos for this age group offer immediate gratification with violence and lightweight entertainment, this is an in-depth look for viewers considering a career as a firefighter or just interested in learning more about it. The production is played with a serious tone, except for the mild humor found in the history chapter of the DVD. Dramatic music, fast pacing, and vivid images keep viewers riveted in a way that makes them feel they are riding along on an engine or hanging out in the station. In its quest to be real, I Want To Be A... Firefighter explains the specifics of the job, including the fact that firefighters fight relatively few fires and are more engaged in emergency medical work. Younger observers should be cautioned about a few images of accident victims, yet no one appears to be in mortal danger. The host is down-to-earth, though a little stilted and there are no other interactive features, other than the ability to click on bonuses covering the challenges and reward of a career in firefighting and vital fire-safety tips. Still, this is several steps up the ladder from jokey or otherwise glossy firefighter perspectives as viewers receive a gritty look into the world of these emergency professionals." © 2005 Parents' Choice Foundation

Customer Reviews

Inspirational--a firefighters' collectible!
I'm an educator nearing retirement and bought this DVD as a gift. After viewing it, I wanted to become a fireman myself! The presentation is informative and exciting. I have a much greater appreciation for the application process to become a firefighter. I also appreciated the historical overview of the fire service and purchased another for my personal collection.

I Want to Be a Firefighter
I Want To Be A... Firefightergreat dvd gives you a great insight into being a firefighter