Firefighter Finn's: How Maya Discovered That Fire Drills Keep Us Safe

Maya is five years old and she is absolutely terrified of the fire alarm. Her big brother told her it was REALLY loud, and now she cannot stop thinking about it. When Firefighter Finn visits Maplewood Elementary School for a special fire drill lesson, Maya sits in the back of Room Seven holding her purple backpack, wondering if she is brave enough for what is coming.But Firefighter Finn has an important message: LOUD ALARM IS GOOD ALARM.The alarm is loud because it is WORKING. Loud means everyone can hear it everywhere in the school. Loud means everyone stays SAFE.When the real fire drill begins, the alarm fills the entire school with flashing lights and sound. Maya has three seconds of hard fear. And then she chooses to go. Sparky the Dalmatian walks quietly beside her, his warm eyes absolutely focused on her, his quiet presence saying everything. They walk together to the assembly area where Blaze the red fire truck is parked as the destination.And when Maya reaches out and touches Blaze's smooth red side after the drill, she knows something absolutely true: she is braver than she thought.Perfect for children ages three to eight who experience worry about fire drills, school safety, loud noises, or new situations. This story teaches that bravery is not having no fear - it is feeling the worry and choosing to go anyway. It teaches that having support makes you brave. It teaches that fire drills keep us safe.