Fireman Jim's Amazing Rescue Rigs

There seems to be quite a number of fire-related kids' videos out there these days, and this one features all the requisite montages of burning buildings, giant hoses, flashing lights, and monster trucks set to upbeat music. The ever-energetic Fireman Jim shows us a variety of rescue rigs, including a heavy rescue truck, a giant truck used for airplane fires, a variety of helicopters, and the amusingly named "snozzle" truck. In between all the excitement, fire safety is taught--stop, drop and roll; how to have a family fire drill; don't play with matches, etc. Although the camera work is actually pretty good, and the edits are fast and furious, nothing really sets this apart from the many other fire truck videos available, such as the superior Fire Busters (VL-7/96). Optional. Aud: K, E, I. (E. Gieschen)