Fire Prevention Poster Contest Winners

The Gamber & Community Fire Co. fire prevention committee presented awards to young students who designed and created "Fire Prevention Week" posters.

The awards ceremony took place at the fire company general meeting on Monday, October 19, 2026. The winners, who are all students at Mechanicsville Elementary School, attended the ceremony with their families.

Student winners were:

Kindergarten: Danica Jenkins, Emily Hullinger, and Derek ten Broeck
1st Grade: Bennett Altenburger and Ellie Whitestone
2nd Grade: Susan Hullinger
3rd Grade: Dominick Jenkins, Jane Joy, and Jake Steinhardt
4th Grade: Keira Blouse, Charlotte Conaway, and Maida Salman
5th Grade: Brody Boston

The fire prevention committee is chaired by Jeremy Sherfey and co-chaired by Anne Reardon. Members of the committee include Brendon Gable and Bridget Weishaar.

Congratulations to this year's winners!