Fireman Birthday Party

Ask a group of children what they want to be when they grow up and someone is bound to say a Fireman. After all, Fire engines are cool. Plus the water hoses spray a lot farther than the one in the back yard.

On the invitation, ask the other children to wear their rain slickers. Look for fireman hats at the dollar store or on line. orientaltrading.com has a large selection of hats and other birthday party goodies.

Call your local fire department and ask if they participate in any childrens Birthday Parties. Some fire departmints let the Party group come by the firehouse and give a tour of the place.

Some fire companys will actually come to the party in a big red fire engine. The Party that I attended the firemen let the kids get in the fire truck and talked about fire safety. The children really had a great time.

Decorations

• Line your walkway with small American Flags.
• Create a fire truck out out of a refrigerator box, magic markers, red and white paint, paper plates, crepe paper, construction paper, ect. [most appliance companys will give away refrigerator boxes ]
• Make a sign and put outside "Gavin's Firehouse"
• Put a flashing red light on the Gift table
• Stuffed dalmation dogs
• Red & yellow balloons
• Red & yellow napkins

* If the weather is warm, water games are a sure hit at a firemans party. Break out the hose.
* Water balloon toss [take a step back after each successful catch]
* Fill the bucket [run a relay , have the children use a cup full of water and race to fill a bucket. Use some cones so they have to weave their way to and from the bucket.
* Giant bubbles [see giant bubbles on our home page nav bar]
* Tug of war with a small pool in the middle.
* Obstacle course [use hoses, shovels, piles of dirt, ect.]

For party favors use water pistols, miniature fire engines, plastic fireman hats, ect.

Chicken nuggets, pizza delivery and a firetruck birthday cake with can or box drinks will work fine for an outdoor party. No need to get to fancy.