Annual Fireworks Safety Press Conference Announcement
A fireworks
safety news conference has been scheduled to provide the media with accurate
and up to date information regarding fireworks safety and the laws regarding
the use of fireworks (including Ground-based Sparkling Devices) in all
Maryland jurisdictions.
The conference
will feature Brian S. Geraci, State Fire Marshal, along with invited speakers
from:
·
The Metropolitan Fire Chief’s Council
·
Maryland Society of Eye Physicians
and Surgeons
·
Pediatric Burn Center, Johns Hopkins Children’s Center
·
Maryland State Firemen’s Association
James N. Robey Public Safety Training
Center
Tuesday, June 26, 2018 10:00
a.m.
2200 Scott Wheeler Drive
Marriotsville, Howard County, MD
The conference schedule is as follows:
We will begin on time at 10:00 a.m. Presenters will offer safety tips and advisement. Demonstrations and displays of
legal and illegal fireworks, and illegal improvised explosive devices will be
conducted outside. All participants will be available
for group or individual interviews after the demonstrations.
Please
do not miss this opportunity to garner the latest and most accurate
information on fireworks safety for your audience!
The
Office of the State Fire Marshal is an agency of the Department of
State Police dedicated to helping protect citizens from fire and
explosion through a comprehensive program of education,
inspection, investigation and fire protection engineering. For more
information on fire safety call 1-800-525-3124, log onto our website at: Maryland State Fire Marshal and/or our Facebook Page.
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