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Dallas County Sheriff’s Office Hosts the World’s Largest Fire Truck Pull Benefiting Special Olympics Texas

DALLAS COUNTY – The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office invites you to attend the 15^th Annual Fire Truck Pull benefiting Special Olympics Texas on Saturday, May 25th at 10 am.  This event is sponsored by the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office and the Duncanville Police Department.  This year the event is being called the Largest Fire Truck Pull in the World benefiting Special Olympics Texas.  This Fire Truck Pull has been the largest in Texas for more than ten years based on the number of teams participating and the money raised.

Fire Truck Pull is a Law Enforcement Torch Run® event. The Law Enforcement Torch Run® is the Special Olympics’ largest grassroots fundraiser and public awareness vehicle. Special Olympics athletes and Law Enforcement Torch Run® officers carry the “Flame of Hope” at the Opening Ceremonies for Special Olympics competitions around the world.

The Fire Truck Pull is where teams of 12 people pull a fire truck 75 feet. This is a timed event to see which team can pull the fire truck the fastest.  We have four categories to compete in First Responders, Civilians, Youth, and Financial Institutions.  Registration starts at 9 am and the first pull is at 10 am after the opening ceremonies. Bring your family and friends out to Armstrong/Kidsville Park 100 James Collins Blvd. Duncanville, on Saturday, May 25^th, for the awesome event.