Open house at Barrington fire station Sept. 29

Residents of the Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District are invited to gain firsthand knowledge of firefighter equipment, tactics and training during an open house hosted by the Barrington Fire Department from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Sept. 29 at the Barrington Public Safety Building, 400 N. Northwest Hwy. in Barrington. Family members of all ages will experience an up-close view of life in the fire service. Guests will climb aboard the fire department’s fleet of vehicles, meet firefighters and fire district officials and enjoy complimentary refreshments. The event is free. Call (847) 304-3600 or visit bcfpd.org.