If anything could be learned from attending Public Safety Day, it was that Wareham has its citizens 100% covered in case of emergency.

Representatives from nearly every public safety department imaginable gathered at Public Safety Day Sunday to put on a variety of demonstrations that showed attendees what Wareham has hidden up its sleeve when it comes to safety and security. Whether it was watching a K-9 dog apprehend a fleeing suspect, witnessing the Fire Department's car rescue operations, or trying one's hand at manning a fire hose, there was no shortage of events for visitors to participate in and learn from.

"I think people like to see what we do and how we do it," said K-9 Officer Mark Digravio. Earlier in the day, Digravo's dog Jax was able to find a small packet of heroin hidden inside a car door, to the amazement of the crowd.

The K-9 presentation also included several bite demonstrations. Officer Robert Miller suited up in protective gear and repeatedly escaped from Officer Joseph Cardoza before being quickly apprehended by Cardoza's dog, Cago.

"Once he's on contact, he's on contact," explained Cardoza as Cago wrestled Miller to the ground yet again. "Nothing's going to get him off."

"That was amazing," said Wareham Fire Department Office Manager Skippy Wilcox. "The guy who was attacked, I feel bad for him!"

Wilcox later assisted in the Antique Fire Muster demo, which pitted teams against each other in a competition to see whose hand-pumped fire engine could propel water the farthest.

“It was cool to watch, but not to do,” said Wilcox, who also said the process of hand pumping the device to create enough pressure to get water out of it was very difficult. “It was really cool. It’s amazing what they did back in the day.”

The much more modernized Wareham Fire Department played a large role in the day's events.

“We want to get our message out to the people," said Wareham Fire Chief Bob McDuffy. "Any time we can get out in the public, it’s a good thing for us.”

McDuffy added that he was grateful for the time his staff put into the event.

“They’re here on a volunteer basis,” he said. “It’s just all about being able to interact with the children and getting the word out (about fire safety and prevention).”

In general, McDuffy said that his firefighters are always available at a moment's notice no matter what.

“They leave the dinner table if they have to," he said. "They’re leaving their families so they can help other families.”

The Fire Department ran several events, including a rappelling demo, a simulated on-fire "smoke house," and a demonstration of the procedure for removing accident victims from cars, or "making a convertible," as one firefighter called it.

There was also an operational fire hose for kids to try out. While four year-old Evan Hemenway had no comment on his performance with the hose, his grandfather Bob Davidson was more than willing to praise the events of the day.

"It's nice," said Davidson. "[Evan] loves the trucks, he likes touching them and going inside. It's just a great afternoon for him."

The Fire Department wasn't the only group with cool vehicles on display. The Harbormaster Department's Ranger boat was a popular attraction all day long.

“The kids got to crawl all over it,” said Assistant Harbormaster Jaime McIntosh. “Generally, we’re just promoting boating safety. It’s been a great day, and the kids learned a few things, which is great.”

McIntosh added that he and other representatives of the Harbormaster Department were also promoting their life jacket loaner program.

“It was a very good day," said Wareham Police Chief Kevin Walsh. "We get to show what our team looks like for public safety. It’s all about teamwork.”

Rounding off the day were food vendors and the always popular face painting table.

“If there’s facepainting involved, they’ll be having fun,” said Missy Brundage of her daugters Rileigh, 3, and Emily, 4, who also enjoyed many of the attractions at the event. “They’re having a blast.”