The Legend of Molly Williams,
America's First Female Firefighter
A dangerous snowstorm is blasting,and several volunteers of the New York City's Fire Company is in danger. When the fire alarm rings, who will save the neighborhood? Molly Williams!
Gathering up her weathered leather helmet, her spatter dashes and heavy work gloves - It's Molly, by golly, to save the day!
Molly and the other men wound the pumper engine immediately into the street.
Hour after hour....Molly sprayed at the burning building. Flames roared, and roared and roared. Finally, the fire distinguished. The community was excited to call Molly the new company volunteer!
Young readers will be fascinated with the legendary Molly Williams as they discover and learn how fires were contained in the 1800s. Molly, it has to be an honor to be the first female firefighter in America.
Discussion
1. Find out as much information about Molly Williams.
2. Have you ever visited a fire house? If so what how was your experience?
Ochiltree, Dianne. Kemly, Kathleen. (2012). Molly, By Golly!
The children can draw a picture of themselves in the snow, being a hero just like Molly.
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