Sunday, December 18, 2011  The Fire Prevention Committee of the Kent County Firefighters Association held their annual Fire Prevention Awards Program in Grier Hall at Carlisle earlier today. The annual awards program recognizes the winning students from Kindergarten through 8th grade representing elementary and middle schools within Kent County. Several Kent County Fire Companies had representatives in attendance participating in the ceremonies.

 

 There were several special organizations invited to participate in the annual program including the Dover Air Force Base Fire Department “Color Guard” presenting the colors during the opening ceremonies. The DAFBFD also brought with them a couple of guest to assist in the afternoon presentations. When these two special guests were announced the children cheered when “Sparky” the Fire Dog and “Smokey Bear” made their way to the front of the hall shaking hands and giving “high fives” to the guests of honor. The Office of the State Fire Marshal as well as the Delaware State Fire School was represented reinforcing “Fire Prevention”.

  

Approximately 200 children, their families, representatives from the various school districts as well as Fire Service representatives were in attendance. Following the awards presentations members of the Carlisle Ladies Auxiliary provided light refreshments for everyone. At the end of the day looking around to all the children who were recognized for illustrating their understanding regarding safety is what fire prevention is all about.

 

 The Officers and Members of the Carlisle Fire Company & Ladies Auxiliary congratulate all the winners of the 2011 Kent County Firefighters Association (KCFA) Fire Prevention Poster and Essay Contest. In addition, Carlisle extends best wishes to all the First Place winners from our County competing next month in the Delaware Volunteer Firefighters Association (DVFA) Poster and Essay Contest.