Des Plaines Fire Department open house draws crowd

Posted October 24, 2012 1:32 pm

Submitted by city of Des Plaines

Rain and dreary weather did not dampen the spirits and enthusiasm of hundreds of residents and nonresidents, who attended the Des Plaines Fire Department’s Open House, on Saturday, Oct. 13, at Fire Station #3, 130 E. Thacker St.

Highlights of the day included a tactical rescue demonstration, an auto extrication demonstration, a live burn sprinkler demonstration, and displays of public safety vehicles and equipment.

Also featured were bounce houses for children, a children’s fire safety house, a button-making station, information displays by the city’s Health and Human Services office and Citizen Volunteer Fire Corps, visits with Sparky the Fire Dog and McGruff the crime-fighting dog, hot dogs, popcorn, chances to win smoke detectors and other raffle prizes, CPR demonstrations and more.

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