Palatine Fire Dept. open house Saturday
The Palatine Fire Department will hold an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, at Fire Station 84, 220 W. Illinois Ave. in Palatine.
The event will feature a fire and rescue vehicle showcase, displays of specialty team equipment, children's activities and an overview of fire safety principles.
A vehicle extrication demonstration is scheduled at 11:15 a.m., a simulation cardiac arrest demonstration at noon, and a live fire sprinkler demonstration at 1 p.m.
Participating organizations include the Palatine Police Department, Palatine Fire Prevention Division, Palatine Historical Society, ComEd, Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board, and the American Red Cross.
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