Fire Fighters VBS

Firehouse Fun!

All firefighters, prepare for duty! Join the staff at Station 316, where kids will be trained to extinguish the fires of their own sin, and also how to help rescue others from the fire!

Program Overview

 
Day 1
Preventing "Fires"
Preventing the joining of three ingredients needed for fire (heat, fuel, and oxygen) and the three ingredients needed for sin (desire, temptation, and opportunity)
James 1:14-15
But each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.
(NIV shown, but KJV, ESV, and HCSB are also available)
Bible Lessons

Character Focus: Achan

In Joshua 6:16-19 & chapter 7, Achan sins and all of Israel pays the price!

Academy Training Lesson

An object lesson about the "fire triangle," showing how fires and sins ignite and how to extinguish them.

Firefighter Drill Lesson

Stop (sinning) Drop (to your knees in prayer) and Roll (through the Bible) to put out sin's flames!
Drama Plot
Jake introduces a new "probie" to his staff and explains what it takes to ignite a fire. Gospel is presented.
Craft

Firefighter Field Manuals

A decorated book of "fire" fighting tips 		Firefighter Field Manual Craft
Game

"Stop, Drop & Roll!"

A fun variation of "Red Light, Green Light!"
Snack

"Stop-Drop" Rolls

Tasty biscuits to "roll" in yummy dips 		Stop Drop Roll Snack
Song

"Stop, Drop & Roll!"

A fun 60's surf tune reminding kids to stop, pray, and obey
 
Day 2
Got what it takes?
Firefighters must all pass rigorous tests, but GOD'S standards are so high that NO ONE can pass--unless Jesus passes it FOR us!
2 Corinthians 13:5
Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you—unless, of course, you fail the test?
(NIV shown, but KJV, ESV, and HCSB are also available)
Bible Lessons

Character Focus: Jesus

The only person to ever meet God’s standard also met the standard on our behalf!

Academy Training Lesson

Children are asked to pass an impossible challenge, then they are shown how Jesus passed the test for all of us.

Firefighter Drill Lesson

Children are shown how they can be burned unless they stand on the fireproof foundation of Christ and are cloaked in a life of Godliness.
Drama Plot
Bernie, the new “probie” realizes what it takes to pass the test to become a firefighter. Includes Gospel Presentation
Craft

Firefighter Helmets

A fun Fireman’s hat made of craft foam. 		Fire Helmet Craft
Game

"CPAT!"

A relay race simulating a firefighters physical fitness test, dragging simulated hoses and doing fireman’s crawls.
Snack

Match Sticks

Pretzel rods tipped with strawberries and cream cheese. 		Match Sticks Snack
Song

"He's All That!"

This epic rock song answers the question, “Why worship God?”
 
Day 3
Fit for Duty!
Firefighters must keep fit, physically and spiritually. We must constantly practice, review, drill, and improve in order to be effective!
2 Timothy 2:15
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.
(NIV shown, but KJV, ESV, and HCSB are also available)
Bible Lessons

Character Focus: David and King Saul

Because of his spiritual fitness, David replaced Saul as king.

Academy Training Lesson

Similar to a firefighter drill of ascending a ladder, children are shown how to be spiritually fit, ascending a spiritual ladder in 2 Peter 1:5-7.

Firefighter Drill Lesson

Children are asked to complete a task that can only be done as a team, with each one doing a specific job.
Drama Plot
Jake wonders if “Ember,” a longtime firefighter, has lost her zeal for God, but Bernie refuses to give up on her. Includes Gospel Presentation
Craft

Firefighter Ladder

A ladder with rungs that remind kids of 2 Peter 1:5-7. 		Firefighter Ladder Craft
Game

"Hose Hop!"

A team-building game where kids must move a hose as a team across the game area using a limited number of resources.
Snack

Firefighter Ladder

A ladder made of pretzel rods and sticks with cheese. 		Firefighter Ladder Snack
Song

"Climb the Ladder"

This pop-country tune puts 2 Peter 1:5-7 to music in a fun way!
 
Day 4
Always Be Prepared!
In season and out of season, firefighters must always be on call, with their equipment prepared, ready to respond to the call the instant it comes!
2 Timothy 4:2
Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.
(NIV shown, but KJV, ESV, and HCSB are also available)
Bible Lessons

Character Focus: Nehemiah

After devising a good plan, Nehemiah successfully rebuilds the wall despite challenges.

Academy Training Lesson

Using firefighter gear as an example, children are taught the functions and importance of the Armor of God..

Firefighter Drill Lesson

An object lesson demonstrating the importance of always being equipped and ready to answer the call to share Christ.
Drama Plot
As clumsy as he is, Bernie demonstrates readiness that begins to inspire Ember. Includes Gospel Presentation
Craft

Firefighter Axe

A harmless axe made of craft foam. 		Firefighter Axe Craft
Game

"Get Up and Go!"

A relay game where kids must quickly put on simulated firefighter gear and race to the finish line.
Snack

Firefighter Axe

Edible axes made of apples, cream cheese and graham sticks 		Firefighter Axe Snack
Song

"The Armor of the Lord"

This fun techno song puts Ephesians 6:13-17 to music!
 
Day 5
Search and Rescue!
The world is full of victims who need to be rescued from the eternal fire. Seek them out and bring them the gospel, whatever it takes!
Jude 22-23A
Be merciful to those who doubt; snatch others from the fire and save them.
(NIV shown, but KJV, ESV, and HCSB are also available)
Bible Lessons

Character Focus: The Fantastic Four

(Mark 2:1-12) Four friends do whatever it takes to get their friend to Jesus’ healing hands.

Academy Training Lesson

An object lesson demonstrates how we must use the WORD of Life to cut through any barrier necessary to bring the gospel to those who need to be rescued.

Firefighter Drill Lesson

Children are given the opportunity to practice what they’ve learned by sharing the gospel with VBS teachers and volunteers.
Drama Plot
Inspired by Bernie, Ember regains her fire for Christ and is ready for duty. Includes Gospel Presentation
Craft

Firehouse Gospel Tracts

Fun, three-dimensional gospel tracts 		Firefighter Figurines Craft
Game

"Save the Citizen!"

A relay game where kids must bust through barriers to rescue a “victim.”
Snack

Fire Hydrants

Tasty smoothies made with citrus punch and fruit. 		FireHydrant Smoothie Snack
Song

"Whatever it Takes!"

This power-ballad encourages kids to do whatever it takes!

What You'll Get

 
Question Answer
For Ages? 3 through 6th grade (Teen and Adult materials also included)
Teaching Levels? Up to four as needed (3s & 4's, K-1st, 2nd-3rd, 4th-6th, plus Teen and Adult lessons)
Bible Versions? NIV, KJV, HCSB, ESV, NLT, NKJV
Length of Program? Five days / 2 1/2 hours per day
Scale of Program? Scalable program can run in small churches and large churches
Reproducible? Yes. You are free to re-use or re-print materials freely for use within your own ministry.
Format? Digital web-based. Print your own materials as needed or teach straight from your mobile devices. No physical materials provided.
Web Based? All of the materials involved in this program are web-based and always instantly accessible to you from here on our website. No physical materials or booklets will be shipped to you, because it's all at your fingertips right here on truthquest.org!
Cost? The entirety of this VBS program (and all of our others) is included in the cost of a TruthQuest Complete subscription plan. No additional purchases are required.
 
Included Components Description
For Ages 3 through 6th grade (Teen and Adult materials also included)
Six Bible Versions NIV, KJV, HCSB, ESV, NLT, NKJV
Director's Guidebook Overview of VBS with tips and directions for planning and operating VBS
Drama Guide Drama scripts with Gospel presentations for every day of VBS
Teaching Director's Guide A guide for planning and distributing the VBS lessons
Academy Lessons Bible application teaching featuring object lessons with Scripture and Bible character references at four teaching levels for each day of VBS
Firefighter "Drill" Lessons Firefighter drill-style lessons to illustrate the practical exercise of each day's Biblical concept at four teaching levels for each day of VBS
Adult & Teen Lessons Following the themes of the childrens' lessons, but at a more mature level
Music Media Downloadable audio and video tracks for the VBS songs
Music Guide Song lyrics, chord charts, and written hand motions for VBS songs
Crafts Guide Directions, supply lists, templates and diagrams for all VBS crafts
Games Guide Directions, rules, supply lists, and diagrams for VBS games
Snacks Guide Directions, supply lists, and recipes for all VBS snacks
Age Group Guides Directions for Age Group Leaders
Missions Guide Suggestions and fundraising tools for VBS missions projects
Registration & Scoring Directions and materials for offline registration and scorekeeping
Decorations Guide Suggestions and ideas for VBS decorating
Advertising Guide Pre-designed printable flyers and posters and other promotional materials
Banner Artwork Provide our artwork to your local sign shop to produce large advertising banners
Discipleship Materials Free follow-up materials for newly-saved children
Gospel Tracts A selection of printable gospel tracts to pass out to kids or adults
Clip Art VBS character art in different ethnicities, along with a selection of logos, posters, and general VBS clip art
T-Shirt Artwork Provide our artwork to your local t-shirt shop to produce VBS t-shirts
 
Item Explanation
Classrooms Needed 4 Minimum. Up to 8 for large programs.
Volunteers Needed One adult for every ten children, plus five
Supplies Needed for Crafts, Games, Snacks, etc. Our crafts, games, and snack projects all call for low-cost supplies which can be purchased from nearly any discount store or online vendor. The specific items you'll need are detailed in the VBS materials themselves, and the quantities needed depends upon the number of children you will have.
Paper & Toner If you choose to print everything we supply, you may go through a couple of reams of paper and possibly a couple of ink cartridges. See "Printing Solutions" below.
Printing Solutions This program may involve a significant amount of printing. You can mitigate this in several ways:
  • Divide printing responsibilities among several users.
  • Refrain from printing items you don't want or need.
  • Teach lessons straight from mobile devices rather than printing.
  • Take some printing tasks to local office supply stores for printing.

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