457 professions, one story each

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1–12 of 13 professions

Keeping Us Safe
911 Dispatcher
A 911 Dispatcher sits at a desk with a headset, several computer screens, and a big map.
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Keeping Us Safe
Corrections Officer
A Corrections Officer works inside a prison, a secure building where adults stay for a period of time.
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Keeping Us Safe
Crossing Guard
A Crossing Guard helps children and families get across busy streets near school.
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Keeping Us Safe
Detective
A Detective is a police officer who works like a puzzle-solver.
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Keeping Us Safe
Firefighter
A firefighter drives a big red truck to places where something is on fire or someone needs help fast.
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Keeping Us Safe
K-9 Police Officer
A K-9 Police Officer is a police officer who works as a team with a specially trained dog.
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Keeping Us Safe
Lifeguard
A lifeguard sits on a tall chair or walks along the edge of a pool or beach, watching the water with careful eyes.
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Keeping Us Safe
Paramedic
A paramedic or EMT is someone who drives an ambulance with flashing lights to help people who are hurt or very sick.
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Keeping Us Safe
Police Officer
A police officer helps keep neighborhoods safe by watching for trouble and helping people who need it.
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Keeping Us Safe
Safety Manager
A Safety Manager walks around a workplace—like a factory, a construction site, or an office building—looking for things that could hurt someone.
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Keeping Us Safe
Security Guard
A security guard looks after a place, like a school, a shopping center, or an office building.
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Sheriff's Deputy
A Sheriff's Deputy is a police officer who works with the sheriff's office, which looks after a whole county: small towns, farm roads, forests and quiet…
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Stories for every working parent

911 Dispatcher

Corrections Officer

Crossing Guard

Detective

Firefighter

K-9 Police Officer

Lifeguard

Paramedic

Police Officer

Safety Manager

Security Guard

Sheriff's Deputy

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