Fire Safety Worksheets for Preschool
If you’re getting ready to teach about safety at home or in your homeschool, these Fire Safety Worksheets for Preschool are an easy, low-prep way to start. You can grab the free printable from the link at the bottom of this post and print it off today.
We’ve had lots of fun learning about firefighters over the years. If you haven’t checked it out yet, here’s a great list of Firefighter Activities for Kids that works well with these worksheets. It’s packed with hands-on ideas to add some variety to your week.
These pages are designed for pre-K and early learners. They’re simple but still help build important skills. Use it during a community helpers week or when you need a quick way to talk about safety rules.
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Why kids should learn about fire safety?
Even though they’re still small, kids can learn basic rules that keep them safe during a fire. It gives them a sense of confidence when they know what to do.
- Understanding safe vs unsafe items: Kids need to be able to spot things like matches or lighters and know not to touch them.
- Knowing emergency helpers: When they see a firefighter, they understand this person is here to help.
- Learning what to do: Even basic steps like “stop, drop, and roll” or “get out, stay out” can stick with them.
Firefighter Book Recommendations
If you’re looking for read-alouds, I always include firefighter picture books to match the worksheets. They add context and keep the topic interesting.
Firefighters!: Speeding! Spraying! Saving!Pete the Cat: Firefighter Pete: Includes Over 30 Stickers!Ultimate Spotlight: FirefightersNo Dragons for Tea: Fire Safety for Kids (and Dragons) (Dragon Safety Series, 1)Firefighter TedI Want To Be a Firefighter
Skills your kids will build with these Preschool Fire Safety Printables
These printables cover a good mix of fine motor work and early learning concepts. Here are a few things they’ll be practicing:
- Tracing and handwriting: The writing pages let kids trace simple fire safety words like “firefighter” and “extinguisher” to build pencil control and word recognition.
- Matching and categorizing: One worksheet asks them to match tools to names and decide what’s safe or not. It’s a great way to practice visual discrimination.
- Coloring and cutting: Color the flame or cut and sort safe/unsafe items for hands-on fun that still works those scissor skills.
Engaging Community Helpers Printable Packs
If you’re working on a full unit, I’ve also created pretend play packs for other community roles. These are great for kids who love imaginative play and need something more open-ended.
Fire Safety Activities for Pre-K Supplies
You don’t need much to get started. Here’s what I usually keep on hand:
- Crayons or markers
- Glue stick
- Kid-safe scissors
- Dot markers (optional for coloring page)
- Printer and paper
Fireman activity kits I recommend
Activity kits that focus on fire safety themes can really bring the learning to life. My kids loved anything that let them pretend to be firefighters, from hats to toy hoses.
FUN LITTLE TOYS 23 PCs Toys Kids Fireman, Firefighter Costume for Kids Pretend Play Dress-up Toy SetBorn Toys 8 PC Premium Washable Kids Fireman Costume Toy for Kids,Boys,Girls,Toddlers, and Children with Complete Firefighter AccessoriesPop Up Fire Truck – Indoor Playhouse for Kids | Red Engine Toy Gift for Boys and Girls – Sunny Days Entertainment, MultiFirefighter Backpack Water Gun Blaster for Kids- Tank with Hose Shooter, Super Water Squirt Suitable for Outdoor Play Boys & Girls, Fireman Pretend Play by 4E’s NoveltyHape Fire Station Playset| Wooden Dollhouse Kid’s Toy, Stimulates Key Motor Skills And Promotes Team Play (E3023) Multicolor, L: 23.6, W: 11.8, H: 18.8 inchiPlay, iLearn Kids Fire Trucks Toy, Boys Firefighter Play Vehicles, Fire Station Set, Ladder Truck, Toddlers Emergency Rescue Firetruck, Fireman Toys, Birthday Gifts for Age 3 4 5 Year Old Children
What’s included in the fire safety activity pages?
I am a firefighter
This coloring page has a fire truck, a firefighter, and three kids. It includes the sentence “I am a firefighter” in dotted lines for tracing.
Trace It
Kids trace along spiral paths to help different fire-related items, like an extinguisher or hydrant, reach the flames. This page is great for pencil control and early logic.
Firefighter Tools
Learners match five tools to their names: bucket, extinguisher, hydrant, smoke detector, and alarm bell. They can trace the words and color each picture, too.
Color the Fire
A large fire shape filled with circles to color using dot markers or regular crayons. This is great for young learners who aren’t ready for more structured work yet.
What’s Safe and Not Safe?
Kids cut out images and sort them into safe and unsafe columns. It’s a practical page for teaching about real-world dangers.
How to extend the fire safety activity
If your preschooler finishes the worksheets and still wants more, you can keep the theme going with some of our other resources:
- Fireman Books for Preschoolers: These work great as bedtime reads or circle time stories.
- Firefighter STEM Activities: Ideal for kids seeking more than just worksheets, who enjoy hands-on building and exploration.
- Fire truck toys or dress-up clothes: Keep pretend play going after the lesson.
- Fire station visit: If your area offers tours, this adds a lot of real-world meaning to the worksheets.
Fun Fireman Activities for Kids to Try
If you’re planning a themed week, there are lots of fun things you can add:
- Fire Safety Books for Kids
- Fireman Preschool Printables
- Fire Hazards in the Home Worksheets
- Firefighter Puppet Craft For Kids by Simple Everyday Mom
- Free Fire Safety Tracing Worksheets by Homeschool of 1
These free firefighter worksheets are a great way to introduce some safety basics in a simple and age-appropriate way. The tracing, matching, and sorting pages all give kids a chance to learn through play and practice.