Learn about why fire trucks use sirens and flashing lights to alert drivers and keep everyone safe!
When a fire truck has its siren on and its lights flashing, it means that firefighters are going to help people who need them. Just like how you might run fast when you want to play with your friends, firefighters hurry to help others. We need to hear the loud sound from the siren and see the bright lights to know they are coming.
When other cars see or hear the fire truck, they must move out of the way. This is very important because it helps the fire truck get to where it needs to go as quickly as possible. Just like how we let people pass if they're in a hurry, we also need to let fire trucks pass. This way, the firefighters can help those in trouble!