Community Safety Expo

Saturday, March 24

Time(s): 9am - 2pm
Location: Balloon Park | Map
Free Parking & Admission

The Orange County Great Park, in collaboration with the Irvine Police Department, Orange County Fire Authority, and California Fire Museum, will host a Community Safety Expo to educate visitors on how to better protect themselves and their families. Visitors will learn safety tips and how to apply it to their everyday lives.

Activities will include a live fire safety presentation, fire and police vehicle displays, Urban Search & Rescue and K-9 Dog demonstrations, a bike safety rodeo & training for kids (yes… kids are encouraged to bring their bikes!), kid friendly activities and crafts, food trucks, and much more.

Events Highlights:

Irvine Police Department

• Vehicles: Patrol Car, Dare Truck, Mobile Command Center, & Motorcycle
• SWAT Display with BEAR Rescue Vehicle
• K-9 Demo
• DARE
• Car Seat Safety Display
• Animal Services Unit
• Crime Prevention and Emergency Management
• Crisis Negotiation
• Irvine Disaster and Emergency Communication

Orange County Fire Authority

• Vehicles: Fire Truck, Patrol Car, HazMat Unit, Wild Brush Rig,
• Fire Safety Education Trailer with live Demo
• Urban Search and Rescue Dog Demo
• Wild Land Fire Fighting Dozer
• Wild Fire Preparedness
• Smoke Alarm Program
• Smokey Bear
• Sparky the Dog
• Freddie the Fire Truck

California Fire Museum

• Vehicles: 1965 Crown Fire Engine & 1954 GMC Fire Engine
• Firefighter Bag of Tricks Demo
• Fire Equipment Show and Tell
• Hose Make & Brake Exercise
• Fire Fighter Turn Out Dress Gear Activity
• Air Tanker/War Birds Photo Display

Kids’ Activities

• Bike Safety Rodeo & Bike Inspection
• Obstacle Courses
• Scavenger Hunt
• Crafts
• Bike Safety Rodeo & Bike Inspection

**Activities and exhibits are subject to change