Danbury Student Wins Reading Contest, Rides to School in Fire Engine
Photo by Danbury Fire Departmenttudents cheer as Jacob arrives at Hayestown School in style aboard Engine 23!
Photo by Danbury Fire Departmentacob proudly shows off his winning book project to the firefighters.
Photo by Danbury Fire DepartmentHundreds of classmates gathered outside Hayestown to welcome Jacob and celebrate his big win.
Photo by Danbury Fire DepartmentFirefighters from Engine 23 take time to meet with Jacob and his family after his unforgettable ride to school.
DANBURY, Conn., Sept. 30, 2025 — A summer of reading turned into an unforgettable morning for Jacob, a student at Hayestown School, who won the Danbury Library’s Summer Book Reading Contest. His prize: a special ride to school aboard Fire Engine 23 from the Danbury Fire Department.
On Tuesday, Jacob arrived at Hayestown School in style, greeted by hundreds of cheering classmates, teachers, and family members who lined up to celebrate his accomplishment.
The event was made possible by the City of Danbury and the Danbury Professional Fire Fighters, Local 801, IAFF, who partnered to support the library’s summer reading initiative and highlight the importance of literacy in the community.
The Danbury Fire Department said it was proud to recognize Jacob’s achievement and help encourage other students to keep reading.
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