A press release from the Crystal Lake Fire Department:

Open House

The Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department will be hosting their annual Open House on Saturday, October 10, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 100 W. Woodstock Street  (Municipal Complex). The public is invited.

A previous Crystal Lake Fire Department Open House had engines parked outside City Hall.

There will be interactive and educational activities for the whole family.

Activities include: displays of fire engines, ambulances, and other emergency equipment.

There will be tours of the fire station, our Safety House to practice exiting a house fire, and hose drills for children.

The Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department will display their firefighting gear, conduct an extrication demonstration and a door breach demonstration. Flight for Life, fire extinguisher demonstrations, and a live burn are scheduled. Nicor will provide safety information and the Crystal Lake Police Department will be represented.

Parking will be available at:

• Crystal Lake Municipal Complex, 100 W. Woodstock Street
• The parking lot across from 110 W. Woodstock Street

Further information can be obtained from Annette Kunes at (815)356-3640.