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Kids Get Close Up Look At Over 50 Emergency Response Vehicles At Safety Fair In Woburn: Photos

Police dogs prove to be almost as popular as their handlers and the emergency vehicles that were on hand for the event.

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WOBURN, MA -- The Middlesex District Attorney's office is partnered with Lahey Health, Winchester Hospital and the Woburn Police to host a Back To School Safety Day at Kennedy Middle School Saturday. In addition to a wide range of safety resources, the event featured police dog demonstrations and a display of more than 50 emergency vehicles for kids to explore.

Oscar, a bomb-sniffing dog who works for the National Parks Service, perfroms a demonstration with his handler, US Park Ranger David Pinkos.
Oscar and a friend wait for their turn to give demonstrations during the Back To School Safety Fair in Woburn Saturday.

Police also conducted child car seat inspections and installations. The DA's office and other community groups offered information on a wide range of safety topics, including bullying, cyber-safety and bike safety.

Finny Bernhard-Krol (left), 4, of Somerville, and his mother, get a tour of a U.S. Coast Guard patrol boat.

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The Boston Medflight helicopter was one of the most popular vehicles of the more than 50 emergency vehciles at the Kennedy Middle School in Woburn on Saturday.

Photos by Dave Copeland.

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