Synopsis: Describes how fire fighters get ready for a fire, their equipment, and how they rescue people. Content vocabulary and word builders are for grades 1-2. Word count: 219; decodability: 68%; sight words: 112.

Synopsis: Fire!The alarm sounds. Fire fighters scramble into coats and helmets and boots. Fire trucks loaded with fire fighters and their equipment roar into the street, ready and willing to save the day.As we have all been reminded, fire fighters are the epitome of strength, nobility, and pure courage. Every child in America has now realized that these brave fighters are our country's true heroes. With straightforward text and compelling full color…