Fire Prevention Contest

Third Grader Wins State Fire Prevention Poster Contest
Posted on 10/22/2020
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The Carson City School District is pleased to announce Mr. Adrian Manzano, a third grade student at Empire Elementary School, as a winner of the State Fire Prevention & Awareness Poster Contest for his age category. Manzano was honored with his poster placed on billboards in the Elko, Reno/Sparks, Carson City and Las Vegas areas. Additionally, he received a plaque from the Nevada State Fire Marshal Division and recognition by the National Fire Protection Association.

This was the Nevada Department of Public Safety and the State Fire Marshal Division fourth annual poster contest. As part of the fire prevention and awareness campaign, several students arrived early before school to learn about fire safety and work on posters to submit to the contest.

Alyssa Butler, a ninth grade student with the Western Nevada College, Homeschool High School Program, also won for her age category. Please click here to view all the 2020 winners.