Fire Department Open House

Oak Parkers of all ages with an interest in modern firefighting and emergency medical services are invited to the Oak Park Fire Department's annual open house.

The event will take 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Central Fire Station, 100 N. Euclid Ave.

Attendees will be able to touch the cool equipment essential to the mission of a modern fire department. The event also will include tours of the fire house, presentations about safety and fun handouts.

Additional activities include:

Nicor, pipeline and home safety tips
fall prevention and testing station
live sprinkler demonstrations
face painting
kids corner with coloring and crafts
tabling by the US Army, ECHO and NAMI (National Alliance of Mental Illness)
refreshments

To help supply local community blood centers, a Vitalant blood drive will be held onsite. Click here to schedule an appointment to donate. Walk-ins are also welcome.