Public Invited to Schaumburg's Public Safety Open House on Oct. 2

The Village of Schaumburg invites the public to attend its Annual Public Safety Open House featuring interactive demonstrations and exhibits from the Schaumburg Fire and Police Departments.

The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2 at Fire Station 51, 950 W. Schaumburg Road and the Police Station, 1000 W. Schaumburg Road. This family-friendly event is free and will be held rain or shine.

In addition to meeting and interacting with Schaumburg Fire and Police Department first responders, the event offers the public the opportunity to learn more about the critical services provided by these departments.

Activities will include vehicle extrication and K9 demonstrations, emergency vehicle and equipment displays and interactive experiences. The event will also feature informational booths and balloons, stickers, activity books and giveaways while supplies last.

Attendees are also encouraged to "Stuff-A-Truck" by bringing non-perishable, non-expired food items for donation. All donations will benefit the Schaumburg Township Food Pantry. Donation participants will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a fire or police department home safety prize.

During the event, all current Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) guidelines will be followed.

For more information on the Public Safety Open House, contact Paula Diaz at pdiaz@schaumburg.com at the police department, Michael Rons at mrons@schaumburg.com at the fire department, dial 311 in Schaumburg or call (847) 895-4500 outside of Schaumburg.