Children Learn Fire Safety Through Hands-On Safety Drills
Lake Zurich Fire Department kicks off fire prevention week.
The Lake Zurich Fire and Rescue Department was clever to hide important safety messages in fun activities for children at its open house Sunday. The event was the kick-off to National Fire Prevention Week, where fire officials in Lake Zurich and across the country are working to increase awareness and education about fire safety to prevent loss of life and injury. A large number of families gathered at Fire Station #1 on the sunny but chilly afternoon, as children were treated to visits by Sparky the Dog and were able to participate in a battery of drills to reinforce safety and test knowledge in an upbeat and fun atmosphere. In one area, kids sat at a phone and dialed 911. A dispatcher answered, and asked what their address and phone …
