Related Websites

· http://www.careeroverview.com/what-i-want-to-be-when-i-grow-up-career-info-for-kids.html

Great resource page on career research for kids.

· http://www.howstuffworks.com/

Has information on emergency medical services, police services, and firefighting.

· http://www.bls.gov/oco/ooh_index.htm#E

The Bureau of Labor Statistics offers an alphabetical listing of jobs and includes information about the nature of the work, training, other qualifications, advancement, job outlook, earnings, related occupations, and sources of additional information.

· http://www.bls.gov/k12/index.htm

Part of the Bureau of Labor Statistics site, this area is specifically for kids and allows them to click on a subject they like and get suggestions for possible careers. Information about emergency workers can be found by clicking on “Helping People” or “Law”. The same information can be accessed from http://www.kids.gov/6_8/6_8_careers.shtml.

· http://web.archive.org/web/20040404215729/www.whatdotheydo.com/

Offers a brief job description and a story that illustrates how workers use their skills. It includes a section on Police, Firefighter, and EMTs.