Evanston Fire Department To Host Annual Open House On Oct. 3

The Evanston Fire Department will host its annual open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Fire Department Headquarters, 909 Lake St. This free, family-friendly event offers a behind-the-scenes look at fire and emergency services while providing fun, education and engagement for all ages.

Event highlights

• Giveaways, info booths, food and refreshments: Enjoy snacks, grab some swag and take home safety tips to protect your home and family.
• Live fire demonstrations: See the dramatic difference fire sprinklers make in real-time fire simulations.
• Fire extinguisher demonstrations: Learn how to properly use a fire extinguisher in hands-on demos.
• Kids’ firefighter challenge course: A fun and interactive obstacle course for kids to test their firefighting skills.
• Evanston Police Department K9 demonstration: Get up close with EPD’s hardworking canine officers.
• Evanston Police Department bike demonstration: See EPD’s bike patrol unit in action.
• Touch-a-Truck experience: Kids and adults alike can explore fire trucks, emergency vehicles and more.
• Drone demonstrations: Live demos of aerial technology used in emergency response.
• Meet your first responders: Connect with Evanston’s firefighters, explore their gear and learn about their daily work.
• Learn about community programs: Explore opportunities with the Fire Explorer Program (for youth), Community Emergency Response Team and other safety and volunteer initiatives.

This event is one of the fire department’s favorite ways to connect with the community. It’s an opportunity to open its doors, showcase first responder work and inspire the next generation of public safety leaders.

Whether you’re curious about fire safety, want to meet the people behind the uniform or are just looking for a great weekend activity, the Evanston Fire Department Open House has something for everyone.

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