Firefighter: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Through history
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About 2,000 years ago
In ancient Rome, a team called the Vigiles walked the streets at night, watching for fires.
Tools of the trade
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Fire extinguisher
A container, often red, filled with water, foam or powder that puts out small fires fast.
Words to know
- Hydrant
- A short pipe by the street that gives firefighters lots and lots of water.
Quiz time
Firefighters only fight fires.