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LFD Hosts Poster and Essay Winners
Monday, November 20, 2006

Laurel Fire Dept. Hosts Poster and Essay Winners

On Sunday afternoon, November 19th the Laurel Fire Dept. honored the Winners of the 2006 Fire Prevention Poster and Essay Contest.

A program of the Delaware Volunteer Firemen?s Association the State of Delaware is the only state in the Union to have a Statewide Fire Prevention Program such as this.

The Master of Ceremonies was Ron Marvel, 1st Vice-President of the Delaware Volunteer Firemen?s Association. Over twenty children were in attendance with their families and teachers.

Speakers included Laurel Fire Dept. Vice-President Bill Hearn and Deputy Chief Jeff Hill.

Winners received a plaque and a Walmart Gift Card. Teachers were also presented with an award in appreciation of their time and effort that they gave the program.

Pictured: This years winners display their plaques as Sparky the Firedog looks on.