Ohio Fire Marshal picks local kids fire safety posters

*Above video has safety tips for fire prevention*

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WJW) — From kindergartners through sixth graders, Ohio’s State Fire Marshal announced the 12 winners of this year’s Fire Prevention Poster Contest which promotes fire safety and prevention.

Some of the winning drawings are from students in Northeast Ohio!

This year’s theme, “Cooking Safety Starts with YOU.”

“The theme aligns with national statistics that indicate cooking as the leading cause of home fires and fire injuries in the United States,” according to the State Fire Marshal’s Department.

The contest was open to all Ohio elementary school children, divided into two categories: Grades K-3, and Grades 4-6. 

“The 12 students and their posters were selected for their creativity, message clarity and overall impact,” according to the State Fire Marshal’s Department.

Here are some of the local winners’ posters below. You can see all of the posters on the State Fire Marshal’s Facebook Page.

• Here is the list of winners!

   Mary M., Grade 6, Winning Poster
North Spring Christian Academy (Teacher: Mrs. McKee), Westerville

·        Aubrey G., Grade 5, Winning Poster
Willard Elementary School (Teacher: Mr. Casto), Willard

·        Muzhdah K., Grade 5, Winning Poster
Harrison Elementary School (Teacher: Mrs. Day), Lakewood

·        Melanie K., Grade 5, Winning Poster
Kinson Elementary School (Teacher: Mrs. Lozano), Fremont

·        Evie B., Grade 4, Winning Poster
Joshua Dixon Elementary School (Teacher: Mrs. Gorby), Columbiana

·        Lucy M., Grade 4, Winning Poster
North Spring Christian Academy (Teacher: Mrs. Gaggin), Westerville

·        Roseline P., Grade 4, Winning Poster
Willard Elementary School (Teacher: Mr. Casto), Willard

·        Addie W., Grade 3, Winning Poster
Dan Emmett Elementary (Teacher: Mrs. Morris), Mt. Vernon

·        Eliana D., Grade 3, Winning Poster
Gorrell Elementary School (Teacher: Ms. Seifert), Massillon

·        Ella B., Grade 3, Winning Poster
St. Anthony Catholic School (Teacher: Mrs. Etzkorn), Columbus Grove

·        Aurora S., Grade 2, Winning Poster
Suffield Elementary School (Teacher: Mrs. Lowden), Mogadore

·        Mahomoud O., Grade K, Winning Poster
Lincoln Elementary (Teacher: Miss Light), Lakewood

Fire Prevention Week in Ohio starts October 6.