Palatine offering free loans of life jackets for children
The Palatine Fire Department, in cooperation with the Boat/US Foundation, is again offering free loaner life jackets for children this summer.
Life jackets available are able to fit children up to 90 pounds with a chest size up to 29”. If possible, bring your child or children with you to ensure life jackets fit properly.
Basic information, such as a driver’s license number, will be required in order to check out a life jacket for up to two weeks.
For more information, call the fire department at (847)202-6340 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Or visit https://tinyurl.com/5n6ppm7f for details about the Kids Life Jacket Loaner Program.
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