One Percent - Tales from Bark Mountain

About this episode

Firefighter Tom faces his fears about the fire officer’s exam with support from Chief Steve and his crew.

On a quiet winter morning at the Bark Mountain Fire Hall, Firefighter Tom starts his day surrounded by warm coffee, friendly faces, and the place he calls home. But behind his steady smile is a fear he’s carried for a long time — the fire officer’s exam. After failing once before, Tom worries he’s not good at school and may never pass. With gentle guidance from Chief Steve, encouragement from the crew, and loyal Goose the Fire Dog by his side, Tom discovers that courage isn’t about having all...

People in this episode

Host: Fire Chief Steve

Topics covered

• courage
• firefighter exam
• support
• friendship
• overcoming fear

Keywords

• firefighter
• exam
• courage
• support
• Bark Mountain

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