Photos: Lawrence Back to School Safety Fair returns

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The Back to School Safety Fair returned Saturday for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic hit.

Local first responders, emergency preparedness pros, volunteers and more were on hand at South Park to quiz attendees on safety knowledge, offer tips and even fit kids with free helmets.

Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical had its smoke house, which simulates fire conditions, open for tours.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times A member of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office’s Underwater Search and Rescue team (right) talks with kids at the Safety Fair.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times Kids stop to chat with Julie Boyle (right), executive director of communications for Lawrence Public Schools, at the Safety Fair.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times Douglas County Emergency Management had a “Wheel of Misfortune” on display.

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Photos: Lawrence Back to School Safety Fair returns

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