Product Details

• Directors: Ph.D. Mary Coleman Allen Gfroerer
• Format: Color, Live, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rated: Unrated
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Start Smarter
• VHS Release Date: September 11, 2002
• Run Time: 38 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00007GUFZ
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #277,102 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

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ANOTHER AWARD-WINNING VIDEO BY START SMARTER, WINNER OF DR. TOY’S 100 BEST CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS IN 2003 & 2004. DR. TOY’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 TODAY’S MIGHTY TRAINS", "FIREFIGHTER GEORGE AND STEAM TRAINS", AND "FIREFIGHTER GEORGE AND AMAZING AIRPLANES!" ALL ON DVD AND VHS

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kids and Parents Will Love It!, May 11, 2003

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Denise Ramirez (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Firefighter George & Fire Engines, Fire Trucks, and Fire Safety, Volume One [VHS] (VHS Tape)

My preschooler has several videos about firefighting. Most of them include at least one of the following: irritating slapstick humor, talking dogs, goofy kids, horrible songs, a miscast actor claiming to be a fireman, or a ridiculous storyline that distracts youngsters from whatever factoids about the subject are being thrown at them.
"Firefigher George" is not like this at all. This video is like a really successful field trip to a fire station. In it enthusiatic adults explain how a pumper engine works and go over the basics of fire saftey. Believe me, that's enough to keep your junior firefighter enthralled. What the makers of other videos don't seem to realize is that firefighting is interesting enough: all the jokes, etc. are not needed. I think "Firefighter George" was produced by people who know a bit about primary education. The information in the video is presented in a coherent, accessible way and the visual aid on the video box really gets my son and nephews involved in the experience. Adults will learn a lot too. Yes, you can watch this one with the kids and not cringe. I hope to see videos on other subjects by this company.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it!, July 23, 2003

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Karen Oenick (Sharpsburg, GA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Firefighter George & Fire Engines, Fire Trucks, and Fire Safety, Volume One [VHS] (VHS Tape)

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!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Firefighter George and Fire Engines, July 1, 2003

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Judy Schieffler "dissatisfied" (Fort Smith, AR) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Firefighter George & Fire Engines, Fire Trucks, and Fire Safety, Volume One [VHS] (VHS Tape)

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!