Buffalo Grove Fire Department Open House highlights

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

Larry Shapiro captured this moment of the open house. Larry Shapiro photo

The helicopter always draws a crowd. Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro snapped this shot of the event. Larry Shapiro photo

An informative EMS demonstration took place. Larry Shapiro photo

Kids tried their hand at the junior firefighter challenge. Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro captured this fun scene. Larry Shapiro photo

Another great shot from Larry Shapiro. Larry Shapiro photo

Children enjoyed climbing the fire pole. Larry Shapiro photo

The extrication demo was a big hit with the crowd. Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro captured this moment. Larry Shapiro photo

An exciting extrication demo took place. Larry Shapiro photo

All eyes were on the extrication demo. Larry Shapiro photo

You’d think it was his car being cut up! Larry Shapiro photo

The live-burn demo was a favorite among attendees. Larry Shapiro photo

The Pink Heals engine drew attention. Larry Shapiro photo

Everyone loved the fire department dog. Larry Shapiro photo

Firefighters interacted with kids throughout the day. Larry Shapiro photo

Larry Shapiro captured this scene. Larry Shapiro photo

The public education trailer was a hit. Larry Shapiro photo

The event was dedicated to Arthur ‘Skip’ Hart. Larry Shapiro photo