On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department held its Annual Fire Prevention Week Opening Ceremony at the Macon Mall. You can watch the full ceremony here.
“This vital campaign reminds us all of the lifesaving power of working smoke alarms in protecting homes and communities,” said Life Safety Educator Lt. Jeremy Webb. “We hope to spread awareness throughout Macon-Bibb County as we recognize the incredible efforts of local students.”
This year’s theme is “Smoke Alarms! Make them work for you.” Students from schools across Macon-Bibb County were given the opportunity to participate in the Louise Poe Fire Safety Essay and Poster Contest. You can see the list of winners below. Students received certificates and cash prizes. Two high school seniors, Miah Harris from Rutland High School and Mary Jane Bateman from First Presbyterian Day School, received scholarships for their exceptional work promoting fire safety.
“We are so proud of these students who know what it takes to stay safe when it comes to fires and how to prevent them,” said Fire Chief Shane Edwards. “It’s important we educate our younger generation as soon as possible. Knowledge about fire prevention can save lives.”
2024 Fire Safety Poster Contest Winner
1st Place.
Matthew Watson
5th Grade
Vineville Academy of the Arts
2nd Place
Tanish Thumukunta
Grade 1st Grade
Rosa Taylor Elementary School
3rd Place
Kailynn Paul
5th Grade
Vineville Academy of the Arts
Honorable Mention
Brenda Cardona
4th Grade
Southfield Elementary School
Honorable Mention
Adalynn Caughey
Grade 4th grade
John H Heard Elementary School
Honorable Mention
Zaina Mokwa
Grade Kindergarten
Burdell-Hunt Magnet Elementary School
2024 Fire Safety Essay winner
12th Grade Winners for Scholarships
1st…. Miah Harris
Rutland High School
2nd…Mary Jane Bateman
First Presbyterian Day School
8th Grade Winners
1st… Jordyn Evans
MILLER Middle School
2nd… Karen De Leon-Cruz
MILLER Middle School
3rd.. Adam-Smith Toukem S.
Howard Middle School
Honorable Mention
Student Name: Dianna Hooks
Ballard Hudson Middle School
5th Grade winners
1st ..Christina Taylor
Burdell Hunt Elementary School
2nd… Tamryn Clark
St. Peter Claver Catholic School
3rd… Evelyn Schnetzer
Academy for Classical Education
Honorable mention
Justin Donla
Springdale Elementary School