Press Release:  Connecticut Fire Prevention Poster Contest

Local Fire Marshal Dave Kohn announced today the start of this year’s Fire Prevention Poster Contest.

The contest theme is “FIRE PREVENTION – EVERYONE/EVERYDAY”. Its purpose is to promote child and adult awareness of fire prevention responsibilities.

The annual statewide competition for fourth and fifth graders, beginning October 1, 2007, is run by elementary school teachers in cooperation with the contest sponsors: The Connecticut Fire Marshals’ Association, Office of the State Fire Marshal, Connecticut Fire Chiefs’ Association, State Board of Education and the Connecticut FAIR Plan (representing the insurance industry).

All winning posters on the county level will be exhibited in various areas around the State, including the State Capitol during the month of October. From these, a state winner will be chosen to promote fire prevention throughout the State.

Fire Marshal Kohn will be soliciting the assistance of the community for areas to exhibit all posters submitted in the contest so that community members will be more aware of the importance of fire prevention at all times.