Sound the Alarm for These Red Hot Fireman Party Ideas for Kids
Need a little help igniting inspiration for some fireman party ideas?
We’ve got you covered with thoughts on decorating your party space, setting up your refreshment station,
planning for fun themed activities and party favors!
Get ready to stop, drop and roll up your sleeves to get to work planning one amazing party!
Set the party mood on fire with colorful fireman themed décor. Great themed decorations can easily be purchased to coordinate, especially in the classic fireman color palette of red, white, black, orange and yellow. But, don’t be afraid to make some sparks of your own by using a little elbow grease to DIY some items. PVC pipe can be cut and spray painted to look like a fireman pole. Tissue paper and crepe paper can be trimmed and fashioned into flames. Little guests will be thrilled to see their favorite neighborhood firehouse spotted dog in the mix of bright decor. Make some from white poster board and Sharpies or purchase plush versions. Throw in themed props like fire chief hats, hydrant inspired cups, toy fire trucks. Displaying items in “water pails” can add another fun thematic element. Don’t forget to add some custom decorations via printable labels, tags, banners and toppers! This is always an easy way to bring a theme to life!
Fire up guests with an impressive snack & beverage station. Carry your creative décor to the refreshment area. Repurpose discarded cardboard, and create buildings to display snacks and treats. Brainstorm clever fireman themed names for favorite munchies. For example, “Tortilla Stop, Drop and Roll-Ups” or “Flaming Cupcakes”. Use printable flags, cupcake toppers and labels to dress up food items and help coordinate the look. Make sure to have some smokin’ items on display, such as a fire hydrant shaped cake or ladder cookies! Candy like Atomic Fire Balls and Red Hots would make fun additions. Even your beverages can coordinate with creative labels like “fire extinguisher”.
Have a blazing good time with themed party activities. Whether party guests ride on a fire truck, visit the local firehouse or mingle with firemen, you don’t want to extinguish their enthusiasm with dull activities. Run training drills, or put together a fun obstacle course for them to practice being a fireman. Of course, safety is paramount and shouldn’t include real flames. Group games like “hot potato” or “pin the fire hat on the chief” would be fun. A fireman dress up relay race could be thrilling. Beloved crafts, including building models, coloring or assembling puzzles are a winning choice!
Send guests home with thoughtful party favors to keep their party memories burning bright. Coordinating party favors with the theme isn’t a must, but it is a fun way to keep the theme going even after the party has concluded. Scout out your local stores for red hot items like fire chief badges, stickers and hats. Sometimes your local firehouse will even donate such items, and may have fireman themed activity booklets and stickers, too. Otherwise, red or “hot” candy is a fun choice (depending on the age of your attendees). Toys like small fire trucks or custom wrapped bubbles are loved as well.
With so many great ideas to choose from, you’re safe from party disaster and can save “sounding the alarm” for a true emergency! Have a wonderful time adding that magical spark to your party guests’ eyes at your fireman themed soiree!
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Linda Manns Linneman says
July 30, 2015 at 10:12 AMThis is a great idea, especially for a little boy. You really have a great imaginations with so many fun suggestions. Thank you so much for sharing
Laurie P says
May 19, 2015 at 9:26 AMSome of these are just so super impressive, I have to share this at playgroup!
Sarh S says
April 24, 2015 at 10:58 PMI love the snack and beverage station idea! My son who wants to be a firefighter has a birthday coming up in June.
Marina M. says
March 11, 2015 at 6:23 AMI make a fireman party for my son’s 3d birthday. I can say that all boys still remember it.
Michele Ash says
February 12, 2015 at 12:29 AMWOW! You are extremely good at these “themed Birthday parties”! Next time I need a themed party, I’m coming to you for advice! I just love the ideas that you came up with for a Red Hot Fireman Party! These all sounded terrific! I just love it! Thanks so very much for sharing this with all of us! I honestly do appreciate it! Thanks again, Michele 🙂
Nena Sinclair says
January 17, 2015 at 9:00 PMThese are great ideas! My grandson would love a party like this!
Christi E says
January 15, 2015 at 12:53 AMThis is such a cute idea! My nephews birthday is at the end of this month, and I think we are going to have to do this. I absolutely love DIY parties, and not the “straight from the package” type parties. My sister and I can have a blast with this one, and test our DIY skills to the max! Thank you so much!
laura rubenstein says
December 25, 2014 at 4:25 PMI absolutely love this idea!! Thank you. Super cute
Maria Iemma says
December 18, 2014 at 2:46 AMMy nephew wants to be a fire fighter like his Dad. This is a very cute idea for a party that I know he will be happy to have with his friends.
Linda Manns Linneman says
December 12, 2014 at 10:45 AMThese are some great ideas. My grandson would enjoy this. Thank you for sharing
Sandy Cain says
November 30, 2014 at 7:19 AMSo cool! First I was going to say how great for a boy’s party – but why limit it? Super for future female firefighters-to-be, also! Great ideas here!
Lisa Coomer Queen says
November 29, 2014 at 6:50 PMGreat theme for a little boy party. I will share this with my daughter. I have 2 little grandsons that would love to have a party like this. Thanks!
Debbie Welchert says
November 29, 2014 at 11:51 AMWhat a lot of great and fun ideas. This is something I think my little grandson would love.
Betsy Barnes says
November 29, 2014 at 10:48 AMThis is a really fun idea! My son loved having themed parties when he was younger 🙂
denise low says
November 28, 2014 at 8:18 PMGreat idea. Thanksfor the information.
Michelle Schafer says
November 27, 2014 at 11:05 PMWhat little boy wouldn’t love a fireman party? Super cute ideas!
Mare W says
November 27, 2014 at 5:38 PMThis is such a cute idea for a party especially when you have a little ‘fireman’ in the house! Thank you.
Shannon says
November 27, 2014 at 1:33 PMThis sounds like a great party idea. Thank you for sharing with us.
Betty S says
November 26, 2014 at 3:22 AMThis is a great theme party idea, wish I had thought about it. I wonder if you could combine it with a trip to the fire station
Kelly says
November 25, 2014 at 6:59 PMThis is such a great idea. My nephew spends most of his time, wearing a fireman hat. He just loves it. This would be so much fun for him. Thanks 🙂
desiree says
November 25, 2014 at 6:45 PMthat cute set up for the kid to play
Sue E says
November 25, 2014 at 6:44 PMWhat a great idea!! Little boys love fireman. My grandson wants to play with his firetruck all the time!! Maybe all these fireman toys, parties & so on, will put the seed in his head to want to become one. We can use more good men!! 🙂
Gale McCarron says
November 25, 2014 at 1:18 PMWhat a cute idea for a theme party!! There’s just something to be said for all those fire stations and firemen that delights the hearts of all children. What a great way to celebrate the love we all feel towards them. Thanks!