Palatine Fire Department open house set for Oct. 5

Palatine Fire Department will host an annual open house on Saturday, Oct. 5, at Station 84, 220 W. Illinois Ave. Set from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the free event will include a fire and rescue vehicle showcase, displays of specialty team equipment, children's activities and station tours. There also will be a vehicle extrication demonstration, firefighter and specialty team personal protective equipment displays, simulated cardiac arrest resuscitation and a live fire/sprinkler room demonstration.