Tell us about 3 essential services
Create a colorful poster describing three essential community services—police, fire, and medical—illustrating their jobs, tools, and why they matter to everyone.
Step-by-step guide to create a colorful poster about police, fire, and medical community services
Step 1
Gather all your materials and put them on a clean workspace so you are ready to start
Step 2
Use the pencil and ruler to draw two light vertical lines to divide the poster into three equal sections
Step 3
Think of a fun title and write it in big bold letters at the top of the poster
Step 4
Label the left section Police the middle section Fire and the right section Medical with clear headings
Step 5
In the Police section draw a police officer a patrol car and one tool they use such as a radio or badge
Step 6
Color the Police drawings using your coloring materials
Step 7
Write two short captions in the Police section that explain what police do and why they matter
Step 8
In the Fire section draw a firefighter a fire truck and one tool they use such as a hose or helmet
Step 9
Color the Fire drawings using your coloring materials
Step 10
Write two short captions in the Fire section that explain what firefighters do and why they matter
Step 11
In the Medical section draw a doctor or nurse an ambulance and one tool they use such as a stethoscope
Step 12
Color the Medical drawings using your coloring materials
Step 13
Write two short captions in the Medical section that explain what medical workers do and why they matter
Step 14
Add decorations stickers or cut-out pictures and outline key drawings with the black marker to make your poster pop
Step 15
Take a photo of your finished poster and share your creation on DIY.org
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can we use instead of poster board, a ruler, or a black marker if we can't find them?
Use a large sheet of printer paper or a flattened cereal-box as your poster, the straight edge of a book to draw the two light vertical lines that divide the poster into three equal sections, and a dark pen or crayon to outline key drawings if you don't have a black marker.
My vertical lines, headings, or colors keep smudging or looking uneven—how can I fix that?
Make small pencil tick marks across the top and bottom before drawing the two vertical lines, erase stray pencil marks and let coloring materials dry fully before you outline key drawings with the black marker to avoid smears and uneven headings.
How can I adapt this Police/Fire/Medical poster activity for younger or older kids?
For preschoolers, replace freehand drawing in the Police, Fire, and Medical sections with stickers or cut-out pictures and have an adult write two short captions as the child dictates, while older children can add detailed labels, safety facts, and extra decorations before taking a photo to share on DIY.org.
What are some fun ways to extend or personalize the finished poster?
Personalize and extend the project by gluing a small pocket to hold laminated 'emergency cards' in the Medical section, attaching a toy patrol car or mini helmet around the Police or Fire drawings for a 3D effect, and writing your local emergency number under each heading before taking the photo to share on DIY.org.
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Facts about community services and public safety
🚑 Emergency medical teams use tools like bandages, oxygen masks, and defibrillators to give life-saving care before reaching a hospital.
🔥 Firefighters wear special heat-resistant turnout gear made of layered materials to protect them in very hot fires.
🚓 Police dogs can have about 300 million scent receptors—far more than humans—so they're amazing at finding people and clues.
📞 The first 9-1-1 emergency call in the United States was made in 1968 in Haleyville, Alabama.
🧯 Working smoke alarms can cut the risk of dying in a house fire by about half, so checking them often is super important.
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