Sheriff and Fire District team up for Live Demonstration

Showcasing the exciting new partnership between the St. Lucie Sheriff’s Office and St. Lucie Fire District, the 2018 Safety Festival will feature a SWAT scenario requiring the firefighter/paramedic members of the team to work hand-in-hand with their law enforcement counterparts.

“This demo will show how our SWAT medics work in tandem with other SWAT members to provide safety and backup in dangerous situations,” stated Fire Chief Nate Spera.

The demonstration will be one of several featuring our local First Responders.  Jaws-of-Life returns along with a new HazMat demo from our Firefighters/Medics. The Port St. Lucie Police will feature their new motorcycles in an exciting demonstration of skill.  K-9’s, a fan favorite will also return.  WPBF 25 a proud sponsor will also bring out many of their on-air personalities to meet the public, answer questions and be available for photos.

The Safety Festival returns to First Data Field (Home of the Mets) on Saturday, April 28 from 9am to 2pm.  It is the largest safety event on the Treasure Coast and includes Touch-a-truck, static displays, a food court, vendors, kid’s zone, giveaways and a variety of safety information for attendees to enjoy.

Participating agencies include the St. Lucie County Fire District,      St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office, Port St. Lucie Police Department, Air Rescue, St. Lucie Public Schools, St. Lucie County Public Safety, Emergency Management and Marine Safety, Safer St. Lucie,  Fish and Wildlife, Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Highway Patrol, Florida Department of Health, US Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary, American Red Cross, Blood One, Southern Eagle Distributing, Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, and more.