On Sunday, November 24th Laurel Fire Department hosted an awards ceremony for the winners of its 2024 Fire Prevention Poster and Essay Contest. Children from across the Fire District represented their schools in completing a poster for grades kindergarten through 3rd grade. Students grad 4 through 8 prepared an essay on their given topic. First place winners advanced to the County Competition with awards being presented next week at the County Ceremony. Winners present were: First Row: Jaxsyn Reid, Aliyan Gonzalez, Bailey Perez=Rubio, Paisley Watts, Hunter Hysan, Zaria Smith, Luna Boothman, Addyson Mackert, Blake Brohawn, Emma Fortner, Tyler Bryant and Heaven Davidson, Back Row; Harper Shockley, Bryliegn Denham, Anna Vazquez, Breely Elzey, Hunter Marvil, Emily James, Annabelle Hochstedler, Kenna Evans, Emily Morris