Public Safety Day - Saturday, October 3 at Eastpoint Mall

Towson, Md. (September 29, 2009) - Baltimore County’s Annual "Public Safety Day" is scheduled this Saturday, October 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Eastpoint Mall in Dundalk. The event will be held on the parking lot in front of the mall, along North Point Boulevard. There is no charge.

Event Features

Public Safety Day is an opportunity for the public to get a close-up look at fire and police equipment; 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 county’s Junior firefighters will provide face painting. 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. Tactical firefighters will rappel from a tower ladder, and the Police Department’s K-9 dogs will showcase their skills. BGE will join county agencies, providing a crowd-pleasing presentation on electrical safety.

Organizers and Sponsors

The Baltimore County Police and Community Relations Councils, Inc. 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.