Kids love Firefighters and for some, they love it maybe more than any other career!
What’s not to love! There’s flashy lights, cool equipment, hoses that shoot water and the “super hero complex” that so many kids look up to!
So naturally, you’ll want to engage their curiosity with all things Firefighter, like this list of great movies and shows below and maybe even some Firefighter Slime!
want a show right now? Highly recommend Tommy Flames on Youtube
Quick Firefighter activities and resources
I’m sure you’re ready to check out the list of firefighter shows for kids, and I’ve got a great list below! Before you get there, I wanted to share some other awesome Firefighter resources.
We’ve got everything from a great collection of Firefighter books for young readers, to real firetruck videos for kids!
And when it’s time for the holidays, be sure to check out these great ideas for a Firefighter themed Elf on the Shelf Adventure!
Firefighter Kid’s Shows and Movies
Planes and Rescue
Where can you find it: DVD
Rating: 😊😊😊😊
Fire Scare Factor: 😬😬😬 (character almost dies in a fire)
What’s in the movie: A local plane signs up to be a fire plane so that his airport can remain functional- and along the way- his training is full of fun and adventure. At the end there is a very large fire, wildland crews deploy, and the suspense is comparable to other Disney Movies like Frozen and Inside Out. If you are a Cars Fan, this movie is a must!
Daniel Tiger “Use your Words”
Where can you find it: Visit the Farm DVD- Episode “Use your words”
Rating: 😊😊😊
Fire Scare Factor: 😬
What’s in the show: At the end of the episode, one of Daniel’s Friends visits the Fire House! It’s an accurate and educational visit perfect for young children to get familiar with firefighting.
Playing with Fire
Where can you find it: Hulu, Amazon Prime, Vudu, Youtube
Rating: 😊😊😊😊😊
Fire Scare Factor: 😬😬😬😬😬
What’s in the movie: A Wildland Hot Shot Crew rescues three children, but the story has many twists and turns that make it a family friendly adventure! Full of action, humor, and (mostly) realistic depictions of wildland life.
Elmo Visits the FireHouse
Where can you find it: episode on VUDU
Rating: 😊😊😊😊😊
Fire Scare Factor: (only beginning could be frightening for young viewers)
What’s in the movie: In the beginning, the local store catches fire. Elmo is scared, and the Firefighters respond. They offer to let Elmo give them a visit, and the entire episode is filled with appropriate and realistic visit to the Fire Station.
Curious George
Where can you find it: “Takes a Job dvd”, PBS kids app
Rating: 😊😊😊😊
Fire Scare Factor: 😬
What’s in the show: There are several mentions of the local Firefighters in the land of Curious George, and each one is as entertaining as the next.
Puppy Dog Pals
Where can you find it: volume 1 DVD, Disney+, Disney Junior
Rating: 😊😊😊
Fire Scare Factor: 😬
What’s in the show: Only one of the shows has featured a “fire dog” and in the episode, Bingo and Rolley, tag along on a fire truck singing a catchy tune about hearing the sirens howl. Find it on the Volume 1 DVD.
Firehouse Dog
Where can you find it:
Rating: 😊😊😊
Fire Scare Factor: 😬😬😬
What’s in the movie: This is a pretty cute movie, but also deals with some touchy factors like Firefighters dying in a blaze. Mostly, the cute Firehouse Dog helps a father and son grow to like each other.
Paw Patrol
Where can you find it: Nickelodeon, Nick Jr app (free), Netflix
Rating: 😊😊😊😊
Fire Scare Factor: 😬
What’s in the show: This show features and adorable gang of Community Helpers who solve problems in adventure bay. The favorite, Fire Dog Marshall, is here to help out with funny jokes and a water cannon.
Fireman Sam
Where can you find it: Amazon Prime, Netflix, DVD
Rating: 😊😊😊
Fire Scare Factor: 😬
What’s in the show: Based on European Firefighting, Fireman Sam is the ultimate in city protection as he carries out the duties of local Fireman to keep the town safe.
Conclusion
Hopefully you found some great movies and shows for your little Firefighter to watch. As a fire family we are always on the lookout for more great videos, drop a comment below if you’ve found a new movie or show!
Good article for the kids! We will be linking to this particularly great post on our site, we always want to share more about our first responders. Keep up the great writing, we need more of it! Nannie Gawen Lewis