The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department is holding its annual Fire Prevention Essay Contest and is looking for participants. The essay contest is for 5th, 8th, and 12th grade public, private, and home-schooled students in Macon-Bibb County. The essay must reflect the 2023 Fire Prevention Week theme: “Cooking safety starts with YOU”!

This year, Fire Prevention Week is recognized from October 8 through October 14 and seeks to better educate the public on the importance of using safe cook practices. All winners will be recognized in October during the Annual Fire Prevention Week Opening Ceremony.

• 5^th grade essays should consist of 125-250 words.
• 8^th grade essays should consist of 200-700 words
• 12^th grade should consist of 400-700 words.

• Essays must be submitted through email at jwebb@maconbibb.us with 2023 Fire Prevention Essay Contest in the subject bar.
• To avoid disqualification, each essay MUST include the student’s first and last name, parent’s name and phone number, and their school’s name.

Selection Process

• Public, private, and home schools may submit this essay. A first, second, and third place winner will be selected from each grade of 5^th, 8^th, and 12^th.
• Fire Safety Essay entries must be submitted by email on or before September 1st.  LATE ARRIVALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

• The winners will receive cash prizes:

• • 5^th Grade First place $100, Second Place $75, Third Place $50, Honorable Mention $25
  • 8th Grade First place $150, Second Place $125, Third Place $100, Honorable Mention $25
  • 12^th Grade two $500 Scholarships