Emmett Kocanda focuses intently on his target, a cutout of a house on fire, with help from his grandmother, Jennifer Melone. Kids had the opportunity to practice fighting a roaring blaze with a real firehose.
Ella Sung smiles as she imagines driving an antique fire engine on display thanks to the Carmel Fire Buffs and Fire Dept. Museum at a previous Public Safety Day. (File photo)
The Big Wheel race, a crowd favorite, let children experience the thrill of an Indiana pastime in a safe environment. Madilyn McNeely navigates the race course, breaking off to an early lead.
Emmett Kocanda focuses intently on his target, a cutout of a house on fire, with help from his grandmother, Jennifer Melone. Kids had the opportunity to practice fighting a roaring blaze with a real firehose.
CFD’s John McNab uses a hydraulic spreader, more commonly known as the Jaws of Life, to pry open a door during the crash-extrication demonstration.
CPD officer Jamie Reynolds sports a padded suit as K-9 officer Axl demonstrates his training in subduing a suspect.
The Carmel Fire Dept., Carmel Police Dept. and St. Vincent Carmel Hospital partnered to put on the annual Carmel Public Safety Day Sept. 15 at St. Vincent Carmel Hospital. The event included demonstrations by the fire and police departments, free lunch and instructional booths on public safety. (Photos by Ben Stout)
