Enjoy police and fire demonstrations, safety resources and activities for all ages at this free family-friendly event at the Naperville Public Safety Center, 1380 Aurora Avenue at River Road. (PN File Photo)
PN Attended the Open House from 10AM to 11:30AM / All ages were attracted to dogs, displays and demonstrations during the first 90 minutes of the Public Safety Open House, Aurora Avenue at River Road. The Flashover Fire Demo was scheduled for 1PM.
Original Post, Sept 27, 2024 / The Naperville Police and Fire Departments invite all residents to attend the annual Public Safety Open House from 10AM to 2PM on Saturday, Sept. 28, at Naperville’s Public Safety Campus, 1380 Aurora Ave. Parking is available in the church parking lot across River Road.
Bring the whole family for this fun and educational day full of safety information, activities and giveaways as well as demonstrations by Naperville’s public safety teams. Attendees will watch personnel from the Fire Department, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, conduct a water rescue and battle a flashover fire.
They also will see Police Department personnel make a mock traffic stop and DUI arrest, showcase the talents of the K-9 Unit, and demonstrate how the department utilizes drones and tasers.
During this free event, participants will also have the chance to view and interact with police and fire equipment and vehicles, gather fire safety and crime prevention information, interact with police officers and firefighters, dust for fingerprints with a crime scene detective, and learn the basics of calling 9-1-1 from real dispatchers, among other activities.
Food will be available for purchase from several food trucks during the event.
The event is held rain or shine with exhibits and educational displays inside the Naperville Fire Department garage as well as on the driveways.
For more information, visit www.naperville.il.us/PSOH.
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