Typing Games
Fire Brigade typing game
Type a window’s word to turn the hose on it. Finish the word to put the fire out. A fire left too long burns the room out.
The game
What is Fire Brigade?Put out the fires
Fire Brigade is a free firefighter typing game where your keyboard is your fire hose. As you start, fires will break out in the windows of a tall apartment building. Each fire has a word attached to it. Type that word correctly, and you'll douse the flames on that window. The goal is to extinguish all the fires before they get out of control.
We designed this game to create a sense of urgency that helps you practice typing under pressure. The fires don't wait for you. As the game progresses, they appear faster, forcing you to find a rhythm between reading the screen and typing the words. It's a test of focus and speed.
The game features three difficulty modes: Easy, Medium, and Hard. Your best score for each mode is saved automatically in your browser, so you can always come back and try to beat your personal best. It plays right in your browser with no downloads or accounts needed.
- Words per level
- 100+
- Difficulty modes
- 3
- Fire hose
- 1
- Replays
- ∞
- Type words to extinguish fires in windows.
- Free to play in your browser, no sign-up required.
- Works on desktop, tablet, and phone.
- Saves your high score for each difficulty level.
Instructions
How to play Fire Brigade
Watch for fires
The game begins with an apartment block on screen. Keep your eyes on the windows. Fires will start to appear, each with a unique word displayed over it.
Type the word
Choose a fire and type the corresponding word. As you type, the letters will highlight. A correct word directs the fire hose to that window and puts out the flame.
Clear the building
Your objective is to put out all the fires to complete the level. If you let a fire burn for too long, it may spread or end the game. Stay focused and type accurately.
You can use the controls next to the scoreboard to pause the game, restart a level, toggle sound, or enter full-screen mode.
Strategy
Tips for a higher score
Getting a high score is about more than just raw speed. A little strategy goes a long way. Here are a few things we noticed during testing that can help you perform better.
Prioritize urgent fires
Some fires may appear larger or more intense than others. While any order works, focusing on the most established flames first can prevent the situation from getting worse.
Stay calm and focused
The pressure can make you rush and cause typos. It's faster to type one word correctly than to type it twice. Take a breath and focus on one word at a time.
Accuracy over speed
A mistyped word does nothing to the fire. Every typo is wasted time. Concentrate on hitting the right keys. Speed will naturally follow as your accuracy improves.
Warm up your fingers
Don't jump straight into Hard mode. Play a round on Easy or Medium to get into the rhythm. A quick warm-up makes a noticeable difference in performance.
Benefits
A fun firefighter typing game that builds skill
Typing practice doesn't have to be a chore. We built Fire Brigade to be one of our most fun typing games, turning a routine drill into an engaging challenge. The theme gives every word you type a clear purpose: saving the building. This context helps keep you motivated to play another round and improve your score.
The game mechanics are designed to train practical typing skills. The constant appearance of new words forces you to improve your typing speed under pressure. Because only perfectly typed words work, you are constantly reinforcing your accuracy. This process of seeing a word, processing it, and typing it correctly is a core skill for any touch typist.
With its simple controls and engaging theme, Fire Brigade is also a great typing game for kids. The Easy mode uses shorter, more common words, making it accessible for younger players or beginners. The immediate, visual feedback of putting out a fire is rewarding and encourages continued practice.
Typing terms to know
- WPM
- Stands for Words Per Minute. It's a measurement of your typing speed. The standard definition of a "word" is five characters, including spaces.
- Accuracy
- The percentage of characters you type correctly. High accuracy, typically 95% or more, is more important than raw speed for efficient typing.
- Home Row
- The middle row of letter keys on a QWERTY keyboard (ASDF and JKL;). Your fingers should return to this row as a base position while typing.
- QWERTY
- The most common keyboard layout in the English-speaking world, named for the first six keys on the top letter row. It was designed in the 1870s.
- Raw Speed
- Your typing speed calculated before any corrections for errors are made. It measures pure keystrokes per minute.
- Keystroke
- A single press of any key on the keyboard. WPM calculations are based on the number of keystrokes you make in a given time.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fire Brigade a free game?
How is my score calculated?
Can I play this firefighter typing game on my phone?
What happens if I miss a word or type it wrong?
How do I change the difficulty level?
Why isn't my high score saving?
Ready to join the Fire Brigade?
The alarms are ringing. Grab your keyboard and get ready to fight some fires. See how high you can score.