Public Safety Day Scheduled October 11 At
Security Square Mall

Towson, Md. (September 26, 2008) – Baltimore County’s 4^th Annual “Public Safety Day” is scheduled Saturday, Oct. 11, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Security Square Mall in Woodlawn.

The event will be held on the upper parking lot, adjacent to the Super Fresh grocery.

Public Safety Day is an opportunity for the public to get a close-up look at fire and police equipment, including specialty units such as a new Urban Search and Rescue vehicle and hazardous materials units; to talk with firefighters, police officers and emergency medical personnel; and to learn about important home and personal safety issues.

The event will feature a variety of hands-on activities for kids, including squirting a fire hose, participating in a “bucket brigade,” and sitting in a police helicopter.  The Fire Service’s “Fire Safety House,” a walk-through trailer that simulates real home fire safety issues, will be available.

Demonstrations of public safety skills are scheduled throughout the event. Visitors will be able to watch heavy rescue squads break apart a vehicle in order to remove a trapped victim and tactical firefighters rappel from a tower ladder. The Police Department’s K-9 dogs will showcase their skills. BGE will join county agencies, providing a crowd-pleasing presentation on electrical safety.

There is no charge for admission.

The Baltimore County Police and Community Relations Council organizes Public Safety Day. Co-sponsors include the Baltimore County Police and Fire Departments; the Baltimore County Volunteer Firemen’s Association; the Baltimore County Sheriff’s Office; and the Baltimore County Office of Fair Practices and Community Affairs.