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Evanston First Responder Open House, October 7
 Auto extrication demonstration
EVANSTON, IL - Community members are invited to join the Evanston Fire Department and Evanston Police Department for a First Responder Open House on Saturday, October 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Fire Department Headquarters, 909 Lake St.
This event will take place in advance of Fire Prevention Week, October 8 - 14. All are welcome to attend this fun-filled, annual event. Local food trucks will also be onsite.
Planned activities include:
- Children's firefighter challenge
- Police and fire apparatus displays
- Auto extrication demonstration
- Specialized rescue demonstration
- Kitchen safety demonstration
- Side-by-side sprinkler/flashover demonstration
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Fire and life safety education for the entire family
This year, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is celebrating its 101st year of Fire Prevention Week. This year's theme is "Cooking safety starts with YOU." The campaign works to educate everyone about simple, but important, actions that can be taken to prevent home fires.
For more information, please call/text 847-448-4311. For convenience, residents may simply dial 3-1-1 in Evanston.
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Media Relations: Division Chief Kimberly Kull
kkull@cityofevanston.org
Phone: 847-866-5922
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