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Newark Firefighters Read Books To 1,000 Kids Across City

Newark firefighters visited more than 20 schools for National Read Across America, Dr. Seuss Day and the Celebrity Reading program.

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Newark firefighters recently put down their gear and picked up some books, reading to more than 1,000 kids across the city as part of a series of community events.
Newark firefighters recently put down their gear and picked up some books, reading to more than 1,000 kids across the city as part of a series of community events. (Newark Department of Public Safety)

NEWARK, NJ — Newark firefighters recently put down their gear and picked up some books, reading to more than 1,000 kids across the city as part of a series of community events.

The Newark Department of Public Safety praised the local firefighters-turned-educators in a news release issued last week:

“Newark firefighters visited over 20 schools citywide to participate in National Read Across America, Dr. Seuss Day, and Celebrity Reading programs. Schools visited included Ann Street, Marion P. Thomas, Franklin Street, The Leaguers, USVO Ivy Hill, Mt. Vernon, Brighter Tomorrow, Branch Brook, Oliver Street, Mckinely, Ridge Street, Salome Urena School, and more. Participants included Newark Fire Captain H. Sims, Firefighters L. Byrd, T. Jones, S. Smith, and E. Irizarry. Other participants included Mr. P. Seelinger, Mrs. H. Malone, and Ms. P. Clark.”

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