Firefighter Recruits are Scheduled to be Joined by County Executive in Run Across the WWB on Friday Morning

MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930

A class of recruit firefighters will run across the Woodrow Wilson Bridge in what has become a tradition of the soon to graduate personnel.  Everyone is invited to either run or walk across the pedestrian path starting near the National Harbor across the WWB into Virginia and return.

Career Recruit School #47 is scheduled to be joined by County Executive Rushern L. Baker, Fire Chief Marc S. Bashoor, fire academy instructors and others during the run.  Anyone wishing to participate should gather by 7:45 am, Friday, April 26 for a start time of 8:00 am.

The best access for media is a path located in the rear of the new gas station located on National Harbor Boulevard, vehicles can not drive on path but it is within walking distance of the gas station.

Participants should park at the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Police Substation on National Harbor Boulevard.