The Buffalo Grove Fire Department held their open house on Saturday. Although the event was well attended, the weather played a role in keeping some families away in addition to grounding the Flight For Life helicopter which was unable to visit. Those that did attend had plenty to keep them busy and well fed.
Larry Shapiro attended the event and submitted several images depicting the junior combat challenge, static displays, vehicle extrication demos, a puppet show, hands-on use of a fire extinghuisher, Pink Heals Tour fire engine, below grade tripod rescue scenario, and multiple photo ops for the kids.
A large crowd gathered to watch a demonstration of vehicle extrication. Larry Shapiro photo
A young girl learns about the the emergency medical services. Larry Shapiro photo
The radio controlled Dalmatian is always a hit with young children. Larry Shapiro photo
Children were fascinated with the hands-on fire extinguisher demonstration. Larry Shapiro photo
What would a fire department open house be without hot dogs? Larry Shapiro photo
Families were entertained by a puppet show about fire safety. Larry Shapiro photo
Part of the junior combat challenge involved crawling through a tunnel section. Larry Shapiro photo
Children enjoyed creating their own designs which were then pressed into buttons. Larry Shapiro photo
Firefighters helped youngsters use a fire hose to hit targets representing fire. Larry Shapiro photo
Buffalo Grove Chief Vavra congratulates two future firefighters after completing a leg of the combat challenge. Larry Shapiro photo
The portable brass fire pole was the first stop in the combat challenge. Larry Shapiro photo
This strong guy pulled a simulated victim on a SKED into the air with a rope and pulley. Larry Shapiro photo
Buffalo Grove Firefighter Steve Rusin brought his American LaFrance Century Series X-South Elgin, X-Lakewood engine representing the Northern Illinois Chapter of the Pink Heals Tour. Larry Shapiro photo
Buffalo Grove firefighters demonstrate an auto extrication. Larry Shapiro photo
A large gallery with many more images can be found HERE.
