Policemen and Firemen

 

Hopefully you will never have to experience having to talk to a policeman or fireman in an official capacity. As we all know, if the a policeman or fireman is talking to you as part of their job, something bad has happened- either a fire or a crime. But these situation could occur and you should be prepared for them.

Dialogue- Policemen and Firemen

Fire
119: You have reached the police and fire emergency. What is the nature of your call?
Caller: Hurry! I need the fire department. My neighbor’s house is on fire.
119: Please remain calm, sir. Could I have the address?
Caller: Yes, OK, it’s 715 N. Fillmore. Hurry!
119: A fire truck is on its way sir. Now, could I have your name and telephone?
Caller: My name is Jack Thomas and the number is 993-7787.
119: Are you calling from your house?
Caller: Yes, I live across the street.
119: Do you know if anyone is in the burning house?
Caller: No, there isn’t; they got out safely. The owner, is trying to put out the fire with a garden hose by spraying water through a broken window.
119: I see. As I said, a fire truck is on the way and it should be there in a minute or two.
Caller: Yeah, I hear the sirens now.
119: Could you stay on the line until they arrive?
Caller: Sure.

Police
Police: Could I have your driver’s license and registration please?
Driver: Is there a problem officer.
Police: Your drivers license and registration please
Driver: OK . . . here you go
Police: The speed limit along this road is 45 kilometers per hour. You were clocked in excess of 65
Driver: Really? It’s a new car. You know how they are, they drive so smoothly you don’t realize how fast going you’re .
Police: Yes sir, but that’s still no excuse.
Driver: Sounded good.
Police: Sir, could you please step out of the car?
Driver: Can’t I just sit here while you write the ticket?
Police: No sir. According to the dispatcher, you have four outstanding traffic tickets and a failure to appear     citation. I’m afraid I have to take you in. Please put your hands behind your back so I can handcuff you.
Driver: I don’t suppose a bribe would help
Police: Not unless you want another charge against you
Driver: Forget I mentioned it.

Conversation Activities- Policemen and firemen

1. Pair work- discussion
     Have you ever reported a fire or been in a house fire? Tell your partner about it using some of the ideas for discussion below. Your partner should ask questions to get more information.

when did it occur
where did it occur
what did you do
did firemen arrive to put out the fire
was everyone safe

2. Pair work- Role Play
     Working with a partner, role play the situations, using the information below

The situation: Talking with the police
The roles:a policeman, a citizen

1. The citizen is pulled over for speeding

Policemanshould:

you were driving 45 miles an hour in a 25 mile
zone

ask the driver for his license and registration

you do not have a driver’s license -you lost it earlier in the day)

tell the driver he was speeding

you try to talk your way out of the ticket

give the driver a ticket for speeding and having
no license

 

 

2. The citizen is pulled over for suspected
driving while under the influence

Policeman should:

ask the officer what the problem is,
(remember you were drinking so slur your words)

tell driver why he was pulled over (weaving
downthe road)

 

tell officer why you were drinking (celebrating
birthday, just broke up with lover, got fired, etc.)

 

have driver step out of car and give him/her a
drunk test (walk a straight line, close eyes and
touch nose with index fingers)

try to talk your way out of the situation

arrest the driver

 

 

3. The citizen witnessed a mugging

Policeman should ask:

you saw two young boys knock down an

elderly man and steal his wallet and watch

ask the witness for a description of the
suspects(age, weight, height, hair color,
distinguishingmarks, clothing)

Use you imagination and give a description of the
suspects to the police

ask where he was when he saw the mugging

 

how long the mugging lasted

 

which direction the suspects went