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Uncle Rocky, Fireman #1 - "Fire!"
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"We have read through your lovely book  several times now.  It's a very sweet story, yet with lots of great  mechanical details that are sweet sounds to curious little boys.  The part  about the baby being in potential danger always tugs at a parent's emotions  .....  When I asked Win (5 yr old son) what he liked best about the story,  it was 'when he saved the baby.'  Mine too. :)”                                                              
                                                                - - Katherine Shepler
"My 6 year old son really enjoyed it.   We're going to read it again this evening."                                               - - Jennifer B - Editor
 “Ben and I read the first one,  well....... as far as we could.  He really liked it.”                                                         - - Kris Tidwell - Mom.

New firefighter, Rocky Hill, arriving at his first fire is  confronted by  a  frantic mother shouting, "Save my Baby, Save My Baby." While his  partners  attack the fire Rocky, his heart pounding with the urgency of  the situation, crawls through the upstairs searching for the baby trapped  in her crib.
Buy "Fire!"

Story Time for Rocky Hill, Fireman: Fire! created by KT Brison of Lit Mama

Rocky Hill Fireman-Fire! Activities

Story Time: Rocky Hill, Fireman-Fire! is full of fireman activities including 4 free firefighting printables, a craft tutorial for a Fireman's Helmet, and a science project tutorial for colored fire  

Language

Sequencing is such good practice for littles learning how to understand what they're reading and preparing to write their own stories. This sequencing printable is all about getting dressed for a fire. And it's totally fun. Fire-Ready Fireman Sequencing Free Printable is Available for Story
Time: Rocky Hill Fireman - Fire! by James Burd Brewster

Science

Colored fire is a fun and educational science project available in Story Time: Rocky Hill, Fireman -Fire! Oh me. Oh my. Get your mommy gear on, because there is nothing we could do for science that better matches this book than making colored fire. It's like fireworks but not in the sky. It helps if you have a fire pit and can just build a small fire on a lovely summer evening. It doesn't have to be a big flame to entrance your littles. In fact, the best results occur in flames about 1 foot high. Make sure you wear safety glasses and fireproof gloves if you're doing the chemical sprinkling, and don't get too close to the flames. Safety first. The cool thing here is you can talk about fire safety before you get started. Show your littles how to keep water or an extinguisher nearby when you start a fire and talk about the dangers of getting too close or neglecting the fire before it's put out. Then get ready to have some fun. Because this. is. so. cool. You'll need a few household products:
  • Borax
  • Water Softener Salt
  • Epsom Salt
  • Table Salt
You'll end up with these colors:
  • Light green flame: Borax
  • Purple flame: Water Softener Salt
  • Orange flame: Table salt
  • White flame: Epsom salt
Start with sprinkling a small amount onto the flames. If all goes well, keep adding the product until the color changes. That's all there is to it, but it looks like magic. You can also make your fire spark with these products:
  • Sugar: sprinkle onto the fire for tiny sparks
  • Powdered coffee creamer: Throw a handful onto the fire for sparkly flashes

History

The History of Firefighting

If this book doesn't make your kiddos want to be firefighters, then I don't know what. Here's a free printable for them to learn a little bit about the history of firefighting. There are some fun activities to do as well. The Learn About Firefighting Free Printable is available in Story
Time: Rocky Hill Fireman-Fire!

Craft

This Fireman's Helment Craft Tutorial is available in Story Time:
Rocky Hill, Fireman - Fire!

Make Your Own Fireman's Helmet

This Fire Helmet Craft for Kids tutorial is available on Story Time:
Rocky Hill, Fireman - Fire! What you need:
  • Lit Mama's Fireman's Helmet Template
  • Thin cardboard like a cereal box
  • 1 yellow craft foam sheet
  • Red craft paint
  • Markers to decorate shield
What you do: This Fire Helmet Craft for Kids tutorial is available on Story Time:
Rocky Hill, Fireman - Fire!
  • Trace helmet's outer ring onto cardboard and cut it out
  • Paint the entire front of the oval red
  • While the paint is drying, trace shield onto foam sheet and cut out
This Fire Helmet Craft for Kids tutorial is available on Story Time:
Rocky Hill, Fireman - Fire!
  • Decorate shield however you want
This Fire Helmet Craft for Kids tutorial is available on Story Time:
Rocky Hill, Fireman - Fire!
  • Cut out inner ring and trace onto painted ring, ensuring that the tip of inner ring is about 1 inch from the back of the oval (this will be the back of the helmet)
This Fire Helmet Craft for Kids tutorial is available on Story Time:
Rocky Hill, Fireman - Fire!
  • Cut out the wavy lines of the inner ring, leaving the straight line at the bottom attached
  • Fold the attached line forward
This Fire Helmet Craft for Kids tutorial is available on Story Time:
Rocky Hill, Fireman - Fire!
  • Glue shield to front of inner ring
  • Fit the cut-out circle over your littles' head
Now your little can pretend to be Rocky!

Food

Firetruck Sugar Cookies with Homemade Buttercream Frosting Recipe for Story Time: Rocky Hill, Fireman--Fire!

Fire Truck Sugar Cookies with Homemade Buttercream Frosting

These disappeared almost before I got to take pictures. This frosting? A.maz.ing. Plus, fire trucks. I mean... What you need: For the cookies:
  • 1 stick butter (8 TBSP)
  • 3//4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 TBSP heavy cream (you can use milk, but the cream makes them so much better!)
  • 1 1/4 cups flour
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
For the frosting:
  • 4 TBSP butter
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
What you do:
  • For the cookies:
  • Preheat oven to 350F
  • Cream the butter
  • Gradually add the sugar, beating as you go until light and fluffy
  • Add the egg, vanilla, and cream and mix thoroughly
  • In a separate bowl, mix the flour, salt and baking soda
  • Add to butter mixture and blend well
  • Refrigerate 1 hour or more
  • Turn batter out on a flour-covered surface
  • Roll out till about 1/4 inch thin
  • Cut into 2x3 inch rectangles
  • Arrange on cookie sheets
  • Bake 8-10 minutes until lightly browned
  • Allow to cool completely
For the frosting:
  • Cream the butter
  • Stir in egg yolk
  • Continue to beat, adding sugar 2 TBSP at a time
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour
  • Divide in half
  • Add 10-12 red food coloring to half the frosting (if it's not red enough, add more until you're happy)
For the decorations:
  • Frost each cookie with red frosting
  • With a small spatula, create windows near the top of cookie with un-colored frosting
  • Use the edge of the spatula (or your fingers!) to make headlights near the bottom corners of each cookie with un-colored frosting
  • Use a toothpick to trace uncolored frosting into 3 grill lines between headlights
 

Miscellaneous

I know! This Story Time never ends! But this book provides a great opportunity to practice emergency procedures with your littles.

Practice 9-1-1 Calls

We teach our kids to call 911 if a serious emergency happens, but have you ever let your kids practice making that call? Use this free printable script to help your littles practice. This free printable includes a script for kids to practice calling in a fire to 911

Make a custom family fire escape plan

If you don't already have a plan in place in case of a house fire, use this free printable that your kiddos can fill out for themselves! This free printable is perfect for kids to plan an escape plan in case of a house fire

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  • Welcome
  • Our Books
    • Children's Picture Books >
      • Aunt Louise Comes to Visit
      • Chesapeake Bay Adventures
      • Feast of Memories
      • "Glad To Do It"© Series >
        • Uncle Rocky, Fireman >
          • #1 Fire!
          • #1 Fuego (Spanish)
          • #1 Fire! Coloring and Activity Book
          • #2 Something's missing
          • #3 Sparkys Rescue
          • #4 Sparky Protects
          • #5 Picnic
          • #6 Face Mask - A Story of Color
          • #7 Safe at Home
          • #7AA Safe at Home (Story of Color)
          • The Adventures of Uncle Rocky
          • Las Aventuras del tio Rocky el bombero
        • Officer Jack >
          • #1 Lost Lady
          • #2 Underwater
          • #3 Rapid Response
          • #4 Stolen Puppy
        • EMT Morales >
          • #1 Clamshell Stretcher
          • #2 Comfort Bear
      • Just Me
      • Kameryn's Lost Lucky Charm
      • Katie's First 5K
      • Little Me
      • Little Willie Wampel
      • My Favorite Shoes
      • Pete and Petey
      • Punkie Speaks
      • Tip-Tap Adventures
      • Steve and Stevie
      • Who Wants A Cookie?
      • Why Does Santa Claus Go Ho Ho Ho?
    • Family/Personal History >
      • A Box of Stuff
      • A Secret Revealed
      • DC Police Stories
      • DC Police Stories 2
      • Senior Year
      • The Choice is Yours
    • Christmas RAPPing
    • "Heroes of the Coast Guard" Series
    • Poetry >
      • Becky's Poems
      • A Wanting Heart
      • Four Corners of Depression
      • Francis E. W. Harper
      • God's Love - Easter Poems
      • Home is a Person
      • I Can Hear You Better WIth My Glases On!
      • Men of Old
      • Muggle Meta-Puzzle Rhymes and Other Doggerel by Frank Mullen
      • Sparks Fly Upward
      • Sounds of Silence
      • The Sun Will Rise Tomorrow
      • Twilight to Son Shine
      • Work is a 4-Letter Word
    • Religious/Devotional >
      • Breathe
      • Born Without a Brain
      • Except the Lord Build the House
      • Jewels in my Journey
      • No Condemnation
      • Prayer of Faith
      • Prayer Journal
      • Sermon Tidbits
      • Somewhere Over the Gay Rainbow Lies the Truth
      • Supernatural Encounters
      • The Episcotape Letters
      • The Gospel Jesus Brought
      • The Seduction of the Episcopal Church
      • These Things Will They Do Unto You
      • You've Got Your Hands Full
    • Young Adult >
      • Alex and the Answer Ball
      • Hillbilly Anthology
      • The Adventures of Brooks and Rip
    • Poppa's Pics
  • Our Authors
    • Nan Baker
    • Stephen Berberich
    • Benjamin and Anne Brewster
    • James (Jim) Burd Brewster
    • Katie Spivey Brewster
    • Brenda Clayburn
    • Liz Cooper
    • Rebecca Stanley Crowder
    • Linda Dutrow
    • Robert Stowe England
    • Cindy Freland
    • Frank Garland
    • Evan Giddings
    • Richard I. Gold
    • Randy Gray
    • Brad Hutt
    • Jon Ketzner
    • Susan King
    • Marco Kittrell
    • Michael Land
    • Roy M. Maier
    • Mike Massey
    • Jim McDonald
    • Ed Patterson McNamara
    • Frank Mullen
    • Michelle Pelletier
    • A.E. Peremel
    • Jacob Phillips
    • JT Sims
    • C. S. Smith
    • Kelley Dietsch Smith
    • Rebecca Hardison Smith
    • Dave Stant
    • Mildred Stokes
    • David W. Virtue
    • Cassandra Crowder Wallace
    • Joan Curtis Waters
    • Margaret Willingham
  • Our Illustrators
    • Mary Barrows
    • Dayna Barley-Cohrs
    • Sergio Drumond
    • Matthew Melillo
    • Evelyn Meyers
  • Contact Us