. >> he most recently served as e howard county firechief. hired one of the most diverse firefighter paramedic trainee classes in history. tradition he hopes to continue in frfax county. >>> nbc4 is committed to making sure kids in our area are ready for school. news 4 visited landover on the first day. >> weanted t make sure everyone had what they needed for a successful school year. >> molette and members of the team showed up with 500 donated backpacks. there's our donna weon. every student received a brand new backpack and supplies in there,too. >> back to school is always fun, you no know what i mean. we want kids to take .pictur it's one moment in time. look at jake on the right-hand si side. you think i was asking him to climb mt. everest. e's the only one who still hofs me? >> she's in fourth grade. fourth, sixth and eighth. aren't they getting big? e.>> he's d >> the first day of school. >> mom, you'll get the class picture when those come out. >> i'm explaining to him there wi be only one first day of school for the rest of his life