Hinsdale Police and Fire Departments Plan Open House for October

In an effort to perpetuate a safe environment in the Village of Hinsdale, the Hinsdale Police and Fire Departments are co-hosting an open house Saturday, Oct. 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at their 121 Symonds Dr. headquarters.

The open house, which is an annual event, will focus on the final segment of a three-year initiative to prioritize smoke alarm safety in the village. The theme is “Don’t Wait, Check the Date,” and the message both departments want to relay, according to a release, is the importance of replacing smoke alarms every 10 years.

Both departments have free events planned for the public.

The Fire Department will:

• Demonstrate the use of different firefighting equipment
• Simulate a live burn to demonstrate the advantages of residential sprinkler systems
• Show a fire safety trailer
• Have interactive programs for children

The Police Department will:

• Host a SWAT team demonstration
• Have a fingerprinting station for children
• Have several programs for crime prevention
• Publicize community emergency notification tools
• Walking the public through police equipment and assignments

Fox Valley Fire and Safety will also be available to check fire extinguishers in homes and small businesses free of charge.

Drinks, hot dogs, balloons and other free giveaways will be available at the event, according to the release.

Above photos by Anicka Slachta for Patch.