LIVINGSTON, NJ, March 21, 2023 — Shawn Simons and Alvaro Llanos presented a fire safety program to the senior class at Livingston High School.
On January 19, 2000, a fire raged through Seton Hall University’s freshman dormitory, killing three students and injuring 58 others. Among those injured were Shawn and Alvaro, who were both badly burned.
They shared their story in an emotional and very moving presentation. You can learn more in the documentary AFTER THE FIRE: A True Story of Heroes & Cowards. This is available for rental or purchase at https://www.afterthefiremovie.com.
Shawn and Alvaro travel the country giving presentations like this to young adults going off to college.
You can support their work by buying their book, After the Fire: A True Story of Friendship and Survival. It can be purchased on Amazon.