Our school district partnered with the LA Fire Dept. to promote fire safety. In the 5th grade, we had a class project to promote fire safety. Some students made posters and others made dioramas of a house with fire hazards. The projects were graded on creativity and presentation. Everyone received the inspector’s badge. They presented a badge for lieutenant, captain, and finally, a gold plated fire battalion chief’s badge.
In my 5th grade class, my classmate Helen Edwards was awarded the highest honor. She and I still retain our badges to this day!