 Apex firefighters show off some of the new specialized rescue equipment that was obtained through grant funding |
 Explorer member Joshua Haraway assisted with the Apex ACE Hardware tent |
 J&D Tree Pros shares some information with citizens on chainsaw safety |
 Ed was eager to talk of the mission of the Baptist World Aid international rescue team, Rescue 24, which had been deployed to the Pakistan earthquake in 2005 and had just returned from training in Hungary |
 Apex firefighters Eric and Ian demonstrate the Hazard House, an interactive fire safety education tool |
 Citizens got a look at some of the devastating effects of recent hurricanes at Wake County Emergency Management's booth, where a photo slide show was displayed |
 Jack (NC CERT) and his K-9 Jonah, and Brian (Wake County EM) |
 Frances of Apex EMS answers a citizen's questions |
 Apex Explorers sold raffle tickets |
 The American Red Cross showcased some of their disaster recovery capabilities |
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 Morrisville firefighter Dave made these children's day by inviting them to climb onto the fire truck |
 Apex firefighter Travis poses with his buddy from Ace Hardware |
 Ian and Matt man the fire department's table where they gave out smoke detectors, calendars, trinkets for the kids and informational packets for the parents |
 Apex police officers chat with Fire Chief Mark Haraway and firefighter Butch |
 Artist Pam Diamond was selling hurricane tracking maps that were not only functional, but beautiful to look at as well |
 WRAL meteorolgist Mike Maze illustrates how hail forms |
 Progress Energy disseminated information about their services and how they manage utilities before, during and after a hurricane |
 The Town of Apex electric department also had an interactive display that showed kids a variety of safety considerations around electricity |
 Representatives from Storm Study attracted a lot of attention with their vehicles which were chock full, inside and out, with all kinds of technological gadgets |
 NCCERT K-9 handler Mark instructs his dog Petey to give this citizen a hug |
 Dogz, dogz, everywhere! |
 Father and son enjoy a little fire truck time |
 Water rescue equipment on display |
 Water rescue truck and boat |
 Weather experts from various organizations exchange information |
 Firefighter Billy finds out from the Town's Planning Department what kinds of new development will be coming to the area |
 NC CERT K-9 Mick takes a break in the back of the Communications vehicle |
 Apex PD shared a wealth of public safety information |
 Whoops - the incredible shrinking police officer? |
 A variety of concrete saws |
 Jack demonstrates some of Jonah's capabilities as the public looks on |
 Mark introduces Daisey, one of his two bloodhounds |
 Citizens likened these tools to "a big expensive erector set" |
 Ralph's Italian Ices provided some cool refreshments |
 Rescue 24 team members |
 The Hazard House was a big hit with the kids |
 Apex EMS Chief Nicky Winstead (center) tells about the services his agency offers |
 Jack and Jonah had a little stand-off when Jonah grabbed a squishy-ball he wasn't supposed to have |
 And to the mat they go! Jonah eventually won the match. |
 Meteorologist Mike Maze had a wealth of information about weather facts |
 Battalion Chief Beasley and Morrisville firefighters spend a little time with Mom and Dad |
 Rescue 24 team member Debbie gets some quality time with Mick |
 I couldn't resist either! |
 A simple yet cool display - and the ONLY way I hope to ever see a tornado! |
 Melisa plays catch with Mick |
 Rescue 24 showed some photos from their recent deployment to Pakistan in the aftermath of the earthquake, as well as from their training evolutions in Hungary |
 J&D Tree Pro's 6-foot chain saw attracted quite a bit of attention |
 News Channel 14 came out to cover the event |
 Smile, you're on the 6 o'clock news! |
 Every kid's dream, to be in the driver's seat of this awesome crane! |