See Firefighting, Rappelling Demos At Downers Grove Firehouse

DOWNERS GROVE, IL — Residents can get a behind-the-scenes peek at how the Downers Grove Fire Department operates during the Night At the Firehouse event, slated for Oct. 12 at Station Five firehouse on Main Street. The event is part of National Fire Prevention week in Downers Grove, which also features a silent parade to honor fire victims on Oct. 14.

Night at the Firehouse will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Station Five, 6701 Main St. Visitors can view fire equipment, meet firefighters, learn about fire safety, watch an extrication demonstration and play interactive games.

On Oct. 14 at 7 p.m., a silent parade will start in Hinsdale and make its way through Downers Grove around 7:15 p.m., with fire trucks flashing their lights, but sounding no sirens. Residents can line up along Main Street with flashlights lit during the parade, which honors civilians and firefighters who lost their lives in fires.

Fire Prevention Week is held each year throughout Chicago and its suburbs to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire and raise awareness about fire prevention. During the 2022 Fire Prevention Week, which runs Oct. 9 through Oct. 15, businesses and homeowners are encouraged to light red lights in honor of fire victims.