Many children have questions and can feel uneasy when emergencies occur in their communities. The Meet the Helpers toolkit is designed to introduce "helpers" and explain the role they play in emergency situations. Included in the toolkit are videos and hands-on activities that provide educators and families with developmentally appropriate resources for young children.

If a crisis has occurred in your community, reassure children that adults are working to keep them safe. Fire emergencies can happen without warning, but firefighters are there to help. Included are printable resources to practice emergency preparedness in your home or classroom. [0:45]

Dive deeper into a firefighter's career and find out how this Helper assists in emergency situations. Make A Plan: Download, print and complete these resources to practice emergency preparedness in your home or classroom. [3:00]

Helpers are part of every community. We can help children learn about important helpers in a calm and fun environment, so when an emergency strikes, they will understand who to look for and how to help. Learn more about how Firefighters serve our community. Included are printable resources to practice emergency preparedness in your home or classroom. [0:45]