See Gurnee fireighters in action at public training events

The Gurnee Fire Department is teaming up with the Gurnee Park District to visit various parks in the community starting next week to conduct evening training.

The public is invited to observe as fire crews work on ladder truck and engine operations. The evenings also will include a show-and-tell of the fire rescue apparatus and a meet-and-greet with crews.

Trainings will begin about 6 p.m. at the following locations: Churchill Park, Sept. 20; Betty Russell Park, Sept. 21; Christine Thompson Park, Sept. 22; Ravinia Park, Sept. 27; Southridge Park, Sept. 28; and Vineyard Park, Sept. 29.

All trainings are subject to be canceled due to call volume.