Published On: December 15th, 2015By Leticia Fehling

AISD Students Place in Fire Prevention Poster Contest

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Rubí Sánchez

The Houston Fire Museum sponsors a poster contest each year. It is open to students in the Houston area in prekindergarten through 12th grade. Once again, students at [icons icon_name=”icon-external-link” icon_size=”14px”]Kujawa Elementary School took the top honors. Several took home first and second place ribbons.

The contest has students use their artistic ability to interpret a fire safety awareness message. And it serves to help raise the importance of and awareness of fire safety education. Independent Insurance Agents of Houston (IIAH) and The Greensheet also supported the event.

Judges selected winners in each grade level. Grand prizewinners will receive ribbons and cash prizes.

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Víctor Sánchez

The students recently attended an awards ceremony. The museum will post images of the grand prize winning posters on its website through the end of the year.

The Houston Fire Museum is a nonprofit organization established in 1980. The museum preserves the heritage of firefighting services in Houston. The Houston Fire Museum provides educational resources and activities, programs and public events.

The museum’s changing exhibits explore the history and heritage of Houston’s fire service. It strives to connect the past with issues that affect our communities today. And the museum educates the public about the importance of fire and life safety.