FAIRVIEW, N.J. - The borough Fire Prevention Bureau and Fire Department teamed up for the 14^th annual Fire Prevention Poster contest that is open to local third grade students. This has been a long-time pet project of Fire Inspector Pat Buglione. This year's theme was “Smoke alarms-make them work for you.”

The contest is open to third-grade students of P.S. # 3 and Academy of Our Lady of Grace. At the schools, students are informed about the importance of fire safety, and to take that information home to their parents.  

All third grade participants received a pizza luncheon furnished by the Fire Chief and Fire Official Dennis Licameli at their respective schools. The grand prize winners received a class trophy and a ride on a borough fire engine. This year, the excited students received a ride on Engines 1, 2 and Truck 2.  

On the evening of November 1^st, students, parents, teachers and local officials assembled at La Fortuna restaurant for dinner and ice cream. The winning posters were on display in the restaurant. They would later be placed on display at Borough Hall.  

The first place winners from Public School No. 3 are from Ms. Capano's class. They are Mila C. Prilutskiy, Maya Rivas Sanchez, Karina C. Mejia and Arianna M. Obando. The first place winner from Academy of Our Lady of Grace, from Ms. Sacchiero's class, is Alana Daniele.  

During the ceremony, Inspector Buglione and Chief Licameli presented students with their class trophies. Proud parents took photos of their children with their awards. 

Other local officials present included Mayor Violette Barisha, Police Chief Vincent Bellucci, Battalion Chief John Migliaccio, Fire Inspectors Vera and Lozano, along with members of the borough council.  

As parents and students left the restaurant, they stopped by the firefighter's table to thank them for all they they have done for the students and the community.