Calling 911: emergency videos for kids

Preschool and kindergarten (ages 3–6) · 9 videos · Checked and refreshed daily

Quick answer

Short videos that teach children what an emergency is and how to call for help, led by NFPA Kids' Calling 9-1-1 in an emergency, its 9-1-1 simulator and the 9-1-1 song, plus British Red Cross first aid champion videos. Use Repeat one or an A–B loop on the steps of a call. The number differs by country.

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Videos in this playlist

  1. 1Calling 9-1-1 in an emergencyCalling 9-1-1 in an emergencyNFPA KidsPlay from here Loop
  2. 29-1-1 simulator for kids9-1-1 simulator for kidsNFPA KidsPlay from here Loop
  3. 39-1-1: The Emergency Number (Fire Safety Song for Kids)9-1-1: The Emergency Number (Fire Safety Song for Kids)NFPA KidsPlay from here Loop
  4. 4Fire Safety In the CityFire Safety In the CityNFPA KidsPlay from here Loop
  5. 5FIRE SAFETY RAP! (song for kids about fire safety, calling 911, etc...)FIRE SAFETY RAP! (song for kids about fire safety, calling 911, etc...)Harry Kindergarten MusicPlay from here Loop
  6. 6Puppet Power Interrupting to Get Help StoryPuppet Power Interrupting to Get Help StoryKidpower International VideosPlay from here Loop
  7. 7How can you keep calm in a first aid situation? #FirstaidHow can you keep calm in a first aid situation? #FirstaidBritish Red CrossPlay from here Loop
  8. 8How can you look out for others and keep yourself safe? #FirstAidHow can you look out for others and keep yourself safe? #FirstAidBritish Red CrossPlay from here Loop
  9. 9How can you be a first aid champion like Beth? #FirstAidHow can you be a first aid champion like Beth? #FirstAidBritish Red CrossPlay from here Loop

What is the emergency number where I live?

It depends on the country. It is 911 in the US and Canada, 999 in the UK, 000 in Australia and 112 across the European Union and many other places. Teach your child the number for your country, even when a video says 911.

How do these videos help children make a call?

NFPA's simulator and Calling 9-1-1 videos walk through a call step by step: stay calm, say what is happening, give your address and stay on the line. Set an A–B loop on one step and practise it with a toy phone.

Frequently asked questions

When should a child call 911?

When someone is badly hurt, there is a fire, or someone needs help right away and no grown-up can call. Explain that the number is not for games, and practise with a toy phone, never a real call.

Should my child know our address?

Yes, it helps. Many families practise their address and a parent's phone number as a little song or rhyme. Use Repeat one on the 9-1-1 song, then sing your own address together afterwards.