Fire Prevention Poster Contest

In commemoration of national Fire Prevention Week, October 4–8, Connecticut’s annual Fire Prevention Poster Contest is now open.

This year’s theme, “Fire Prevention: Everyone, Everyday,” aims to promote both child and adult awareness of fire prevention responsibilities.

The contest will be managed by Newtown elementary school teachers in cooperation with contest sponsors The Connecticut Fire Marshals’ Association, Office of the State Fire Marshal, the Connecticut Fire Chief’s Association, the 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 Connecticut, including the state capitol in Hartford, during the month of October.

From these, a state winner will be chosen to promote fire prevention throughout the state.

For more information, contact the Newtown Fire Marshal’s office at 270-4370.