Buffalo Grove Fire Department Open House highlights

A Flight For Life helicopter arrives at the event. Photo by Larry Shapiro.

Larry Shapiro captures the energy of the open house.

The helicopter always draws a crowd. Photo by Larry Shapiro.

Larry Shapiro documents the excitement of the event.

An informative EMS demonstration takes place. Photo by Larry Shapiro.

Kids take on the junior firefighter challenge. Photo by Larry Shapiro.

Larry Shapiro captures the moment.

Larry Shapiro's lens catches the fun.

Children enjoy climbing the fire pole. Photo by Larry Shapiro.

A large crowd gathers for the extrication demo. Photo by Larry Shapiro.

Larry Shapiro’s shot captures the action.

An extrication demo is underway. Photo by Larry Shapiro.

All eyes are on the extrication demo. Photo by Larry Shapiro.

You’d think it was his car being cut up! Photo by Larry Shapiro.

The live-burn demo is always a hit with the crowd. Photo by Larry Shapiro.

The Pink Heals engine draws attention. Photo by Larry Shapiro.

Everyone loves the fire department dog. Photo by Larry Shapiro.

Firefighters interact with kids during the event. Photo by Larry Shapiro.

Larry Shapiro’s lens captures the day in action.

The public education trailer is a hit with visitors. Photo by Larry Shapiro.

This year’s open house was dedicated to the memory of Arthur “Skip” Hart.