We’re back! Once again, the Naperville Police and Fire Departments will be “Partnering for Prevention” during Public Safety Month. The purpose of this initiative is to disseminate important crime and fire prevention information to the residents of Naperville and to encourage citizen action regarding crime and fire prevention strategies. Both departments firmly believe that citizens are the number one defense against fire and crime and want to spread the word that residents need to “Prepare, Practice and Prevent” in order to keep their families safe.
To kick off Fire and Crime Prevention months, the Public Safety Open House will be held on Naperville’s Public Safety Campus located on Aurora Avenue, from 10AM to 2PM on Sat., Sept. 25.
This must-see event will include a variety of activities including an auto extrication and simulated DUI arrest, a K-9 demonstration, taser demonstration, flashover fire demonstration and much more! A large display of Fire and Police vehicles and equipment also will be on-site. The 1924 Ahrens-Fox, Naperville’s second piece of motorized fire apparatus has been fully restored, and will also be proudly displayed. Old favorites such as the evidence collection demonstration of fingerprint lifting and visits by Sparky and McGruff will be back again this year, as well.
The Public Safety Open House is an event the entire community will enjoy while gaining valuable safety information for their families, neighborhoods and workplaces.
This event is perfect for Scout groups, too! So, come on out September 25 and see us! We’ve missed you!
For more information, visit www.naperville.il.us or email me at mclaughlins@naperville.il.us or Julie Smith at smithju@naperville.il.us.
Hope to see you there!
