On December 15, members of Niverville Fire and EMS arrived at the Niverville Elementary School and surprised Grade 3 student Calysta Guenette with a Nintendo DS. Following the fire department’s classroom presentations during Fire Safety Week in October, students were encouraged to enter a contest to win the Nintendos. Calysta’s contest form was one of several drawn by the Office of the Fire Commissioner.
Niverville’s fire department also held their own draw in November, and a Grade 2 student won a Nintendo DS.
In addition to the Nintendos, the fire department gave out a free pizza party to the class who returned the most homework forms during Fire Safety Week.
“Niverville Fire/EMS has been active in Fire Safety Week in the schools, daycares, and community for over 20 years and we believe this is the best plan to prevent fires and burns,” says Niverville Fire Chief Keith Bueckert. “Being proactive versus reactive, we feel we get the message out about fire safety. Year in and year out, we see that students remember the messages and know what to do if asked. As families, please continue to practice and practice. It may save a life.”
