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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. Members of the Newark Fire Division read to and taught over 1,000 children as part of the events. #newarknj #publicsafety #firefighters #community #partnership #newjersey #readacrossamerica #drsuess #reading #BackTogetherAgain