Third grade students invited to participate in Fire Department Safety Poster contest

PRESS RELEASE

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga.– The Forsyth County Fire Department invites all local third-grade students to share their artistic talents while promoting a commitment to safety in their annual Safety Poster Contest.
Students are asked to make an original poster about one of three themes:
• Water Safety
• Bike Helmet Safety
• Stop, Drop and Roll
Submissions will be accepted through April 2, and the winners of each theme will be announced April 16. Winners will be offered a socially distanced dessert party with their class and local firefighters, a Certificate of Accomplishment from the Forsyth County fire chief and winners will also have their artwork displayed in Forsyth County buildings.
“We are excited to have themes this year that explore different areas of safety,” said Fire Department Chief Barry Head. “We wanted to give students an opportunity to expand their knowledge and creativity while helping relay life-saving information.”
Participants must fill out a release form, which can be found by clicking here, and attach it to the back of their poster for proper submission. For full information regarding contest rules, themes and release forms, please visit the Fire Department page on the county’s webpage, forsythco.com. For more information or questions, contact Fire Prevention Training Officer Erin Long by calling 770-205-4688 or emailing ENLong@forsythco.com