Maryland State Fire Marshal
Media Advisory Martin O’Malley Governor
William E. Barnard State Fire Marshal
FIREWORKS NEWS CONFERENCE SCHEDULED A fireworks safety news conference has been scheduled on Thursday, June 30, 2011, 10:00 am, at the Oregon Ridge Park in Baltimore County to provide the media with accurate and up to date information regarding fireworks safety and the law regarding the use of fireworks (including Ground-based Sparkling Devices) in all Maryland jurisdictions. The conferences will feature William E. Barnard, Maryland’s State Fire Marshal, along with invited speakers from: • The Metropolitan Fire Chief’s Council • Curtis National Hand Center • Maryland Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons The conference schedule is as follows: Oregon Ridge Park, Baltimore County Thursday, June 30, 2011 10:00 a.m. 13555 Beaver Dam Road Cockeysville, MD 21030 Page 1 of 2
1201 Reisterstown Road Pikesville, MD 21208 – 800-525-3124
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Demonstrations and displays of legal and illegal fireworks, and improvised explosive devices will be provided. Participants will be available for group or individual interviews. Please do not miss this opportunity to provide the latest and most accurate information on fireworks safety for your audience!
Media contact:
Bruce D. Bouch, Deputy State Fire Marshal Cell: 443-324-6876
1201 Reisterstown Road Pikesville, MD 21208 – 800-525-3124