Hanover Park hosts fire station open house

The Hanover Park Fire Department will host its annual open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 at fire station No. 1, 6850 Barrington Road.

The free event will feature station tours, displays from community organizations and demonstrations, including vehicle extrication and the state police vehicle rollover simulator. Firefighters will show off the engines, tower ladder and ambulances, and young attendees can dress up in firefighting gear and participate in the Kids Combat Challenge.

For more information, call (630) 736-6800.