Heroes in Action: Becoming a First Responder

• Mezelf
• Engels
• Middelbare school
• Praktijkonderwijs
• vmbo, mavo, havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 1-6

Heroes in Action: Becoming a First Responder

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will have a better understanding of the roles of firefighters, police, and ambulance services and how to pursue a career in these fields.

What do you already know about the roles of firefighters, police, and ambulance services?

Who Are First Responders?

First responders include firefighters, police officers, and ambulance personnel. They are the initial professionals to arrive at the scene of emergencies.

Firefighters' Role

Firefighters work to extinguish fires, perform rescues, and provide medical aid in emergency situations.

Police's Role

Police officers maintain public order, prevent and investigate crimes, and ensure community safety.

Ambulance Services' Role

Ambulance services provide emergency medical care, transport patients to hospitals, and save lives during critical situations.

Pathways to Becoming a Firefighter

To become a firefighter, you need to complete specific training, acquire certifications, and possess physical fitness and bravery.

Pathways to Becoming a Police Officer

Becoming a police officer involves completing police academy training, passing exams, and meeting physical and background check requirements.

Pathways to Becoming an EMT

Becoming an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) involves completing EMT training programs, obtaining a license, and having strong communication and medical skills.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.