Alex Cardenas checks out one of the U.S. Forest Service trucks today during Wildfire Day at Ashley Pond Park. Wildfire Day was held in conjunction with the Elks and Freedom Church Los Alamos Easter egg hunt. Representatives from the Los Alamos Fire Department, Los Alamos Police Department, U.S. Forest Service and other agencies mingled with the public and showed off their vehicles and equipment. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Sparky the Fire Dog hangs out with a fans during Wildfire Day today at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Fire Department’s Ana Martinez, standing, and Jobi Drefs distribute bike helmets to children and make sure each young cyclist has a properly fitted helmet during Wildfire Day today at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Smokey Bear waves to the crowd during Wildfire Day today at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
LAFD Wildland Division Chief Kelly Sterna shows off the department’s various drones as part of today’s Wildfire Day at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
LAFD Capt. Van Leimer explains the department’s tank with a water hookup to a group of onlookers. He said the piece of equipment is used in conjunction with Los Alamos National Laboratory and utilized when the terrain is too dangerous for firefighters. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
LAPD Sgt. Chris Ross gives advice on best Easter egg hunting strategies to children today at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com


































