The Kids Truck Store - Firefighter George & Fire Engines, Fire Trucks, and Fire Safety, Volume One

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Manufacturer: Start Smarter
Directed By: Ph.D. Mary Coleman Allen Gfroerer

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Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 0624193781951
Format: Color
Label: Start Smarter
Manufacturer: Start Smarter
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Start Smarter
Release Date: 2002-09-11
Running Time: 38
Studio: Start Smarter
Theatrical Release Date: 2002

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Summary: Wonderful!
Comment: My 2 year old just adores this video. The pacing is good, the language very concrete, and there are lots of exciting shots of fire trucks with sirens blazing. Very developmentally appropriate for the 2-6 age group. This company really knows how to make safety information accessible to children without scaring them or being a downer. My son goes around quoting Firefighter George, and even tells me what to say to a 911 dispatcher! It gets a bit slow at the end when there a lengthy interview with a fire marshal, but overall this is a terrific product.

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Summary: WOW
Comment: Its unfortunate but my son loves this video. He constantly asks to watch it during our tv time and I've tried everything to mix it up a bit but this is always his choice. Vol 2 just arrived today. At least I get to watch something different now.

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Summary: Nice video, really nice company!
Comment: My mother-in-law purchased this video (and volume 2) for my 3 yr. old son and it quickly became one of his favorites. Unfortunately, the tape we received had a very annoying, crackly static noise throughout the whole thing. While it didn't bother my son in the slightest, it gave the rest of us a headache (Volume 2 was fine, however).

I looked up the company's website and got their customer service number and called about getting a replacement. Skip, their customer service guy, called me back right away and kept following up until he reached me. He took my and address and immediately sent out a new, flawless copy of the tape.

My son watches these tapes regularly and seems to really like knowing how the various hoses and pumps connect together and work (and is now very excited to be able to point out firefighting equipment he sees in commercial buildings); and I can't help but appreciate the fire safety they teach throughout the videos. Volume 2 features "Maggie the Firedog", much to my son's delight. Our poor, patient dalmatian now gets renamed "Maggie" for days at a time.

This isn't something I would have normally purchased myself, but it's been a great gift!

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Summary: Buy it!
Comment: This video is energetic, attention-getting & utterly informative. I, as a parent, learned so much from this tape on the technical aspects of a fire fighter's job. We have since ordered Volume 2. A really great thing happened today at Wal-Mart. My son & I spotted a fire truck outside & later saw the fire fighters inside. My son said hello & started to report what he had learned from the video. They offered him a job (he's 4!) & subsequently invited him to visit their fire station. He was thrilled! A great, informative video for both kids & adults!

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Summary: Firefighter George and Fire Engines
Comment: An excellent video for children. It is not only informative but very entertaining and keeps the attention of children of all ages. Uses not only adults as characters but also uses children as characters. As a teacher, I have used this video in my classroom as both a learning tool and for entertainment. An excellent video to use in the classroom!

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ANOTHER AWARD-WINNING VIDEO BY START SMARTER, WINNER OF DR. TOYÃ¢â‚¬â„¢S 100 BEST CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS IN 2003 & 2004. DR. TOYÃ¢â‚¬â„¢S 10 BEST SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE TOYS, 2003. TEN BEST VIDEOS 2004. Start Smarter makes learning fun in this video, combining education, safety, and entertainment for young children. Firefighter George & Fire Engines is perfect for children, as every boy and girl dreams about the thrill of riding on a fire engine and using their special gear. Firefighter George and Firefighter Christy explain all of the equipment in this first of TWO exciting and action packed videos. Then children actually see the equipment used in live action. Start Smarter actually teaches the spelling of each piece of equipment on the video, helping children learn as they associate spelling and names with live action shots. In addition, the video slipcover actually opens up into an Equipment Board Book, helping children to associate words as they watch the equipment being used!! ! on the television! Watch as firefighters jump off of the truck, spray the hose, shoot the water cannon hundreds of feet into the air, and connect to a hydrant. This video is a must for all children who love fire engines and want to learn! ALSO, DON'T MISS HERE AT AMAZON.COM "FIREFIGHTER GEORGE AND FIRE ENGINES-VOLUME 2", "FIREFIGHTER GEORGE AND TODAYÃ¢â‚¬â„¢S MIGHTY TRAINS", "FIREFIGHTER GEORGE AND STEAM TRAINS", AND "FIREFIGHTER GEORGE AND AMAZING AIRPLANES!" ALL ON DVD AND VHS