MISS
FIRE
PREVENTION
CONTEST
RULES
A
FIRE SAFETY
CONTEST
SPONSORED BY:
The Fire Prevention & Education Committee
of the Allegany & Garrett Counties
Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association
MISS ALLEGANY & GARRETT COUNTIES
FIRE PREVENTION CONTEST
Background:
The Fire Prevention Committee of the A.G.C.V.F.R.A. is
sponsoring a Miss Fire Prevention Contest as an Annual Activity. The individual
selected will represent the Association at fire prevention, public education, and
other activities throughout the bi-county area as well as at the Miss Fire Prevention
Contest at the next MSFA Convention in June the following year.
Award Rules:
1. This is not a talent or beauty contest.
2. Must be single, never married, and have no children.
3. Must be between sixteen (16) and twenty-four (24) years of age.
4. Contestants must be sponsored by an Allegany & Garrett County
Fire/Rescue Department and/or Auxiliary. One contestant from each
Fire/Rescue Department and/or Auxiliary. Companies are required to
follow the same rules and guidelines when selecting their candidate.
5. Each Contestant will be interviewed by a panel of judges.
6. Contestants will be notified of the place, day and time upon receipt of
application.
7. Judging will include the following point assignment: highest earned
points will determine the winner:
A.
General appearance
0 – 20 points
B.
Speaking ability and poise
0 – 40 points
C.
Fire Prevention knowledge
0 – 40 points
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8. Preliminary Judging will include:
A.
One or two general fire prevention questions
from the list provided.
B.
A three or four minute presentation by the contestant on fire
prevention.
C.
General interview questions from the judges.
9. Judges decision is final.
10. Applications must be submitted to:
A.G.C.V.F.R.A.
C/O Janet M. Elbin
180 Silver Mills Road
Artemas, PA 17211
Deadline for receipt of applications is no later than February 20, 2016.
11. Duties of the Winner will include attendance at the A.G.C.V.F.R.A.
Convention on day and times designated. Miss Fire Prevention will
be riding with the newly elected officers in the Parade. The Winner
will also assist with presenting of the annual James R. Lamberson Fire
Prevention Award during the awards ceremony. She will be expected
to attend all appropriate fire service activities when she is invited. She
will be required to provide a written report by-monthly at the county
association monthly meetings.
12. If the Winner cannot fulfill her duties, or is selected for the MSFA
Miss Fire Prevention Award, she must give up her county title to her
runner-up. It is her responsibility to contact her runner-up to fill in
for her should she be unable to attend a function, as well as notifying
the A.G.C.V.F.R.A. Fire Prevention Committee.
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13. Dress code requirements: When Miss Fire Prevention is representing
Allegany & Garrett Counties, she must wear her crown and sash.
At special or formal occasions such as parades, dances, and dinners, she
should wear the gown she was crowned in or a similar one. At less
formal events such as school or club talks, a modest dress or shirt and
blouse is appropriate attire. If an activity such as Stop, Drop and Roll is
required in a presentation, slacks are appropriate. No T-shirts, shorts,
jeans or tennis shoes are to be worn when representing oneself as Miss
Fire Prevention. Dress sandals are allowed.
14. During the Miss Fire Prevention Contest, which consists of a daytime
interview, a suit or dress will be acceptable; for the evening
competition, then a gown will be required.
15. A Contract/Agreement will be a stipulation upon selection as Miss Fire
Prevention. Any violation of the above will result in removal of title by
the Fire Prevention Committee.
08/01/2007
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