Fire Prevention Week is October 6–12, 2024, and it’s our annual reminder of the importance of fire prevention education at all ages. Starting in September, local fire departments are hosting all kinds of events. Check out our list to find a family-friendly festival complete with candy drops off a ladder truck, demonstrations of how specialized rescues are done, fire station tours, meet-and-greets with firefighters, a silent parade honoring lives lost, and more.
Even if you can’t make it to an event this year, you can also help your family stay safe by checking out our list of resources. Engaging your kids in fire prevention and preparedness goes a long way in keeping everyone safe and sound!
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2024 Local Fire Prevention Week Events
Fire Department Open House (Mount Prospect)
September 14, 2024 | 10:00am – 2:00pm
Randhurst Village is home to this year’s festivities, including safety demonstrations, giveaways, treats, and plenty of games.
Public Safety Open House (Buffalo Grove)
September 21, 2024 | 10:00am – 2:00pm
Visit the Buffalo Grove Fire Department for safety demonstrations, hands-on activities, and more.
Fire Department Open House (Des Plaines)
September 21, 2024 | 11:00am – 2:00pm
Safety demonstrations, community organizations and plenty of family-friendly activities hosted at Station 63.
Public Safety Open House (Roselle)
September 22, 2024 | 11:00am – 3:00pm
Check out the equipment and meet community helpers at Petal Plaza.
Naperville Public Safety Open House
September 28, 2024 | 10:00am – 2:00pm
Visit Naperville’s Public Safety Campus for safety demonstrations, visits with K-9 units, and much more.
Westmont Fire Department Open House
September 28, 2024 | 11:00am – 2:00pm
Westmont will be celebrating with a touch-a-truck, safety demonstrations, bounce houses, face painting, and more.
St. Charles Fire Department Open House
September 28, 2024 | 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Dive team demonstration, emergency vehicles, live fire demonstrations, refreshments, and more.
Warrenville Fire Protection District Open House
October 2, 2024 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Learn more about fire prevention and equipment while visiting with your local firefighters.
Community Hero Day (Aurora)
October 5, 2024 | 10:00am – 2:00pm
Come to the Aurora Regional Fire Museum for touch-a-truck and safety demonstrations.
Fire Open House (Bartlett)
October 5, 2024 | 10:00am – 2:00pm
Fun at Fire Station 3, including fire truck visits, and safety demonstrations.
Bolingbrook Fire Department Open House
October 5, 2024 | 10:00am – 3:00pm
Safety demonstrations and an opportunity to meet local firefighters. Located at Fire Station No. 4 at 1111 W. Boughton Road in Bolingbrook.
Darien Fire Prevention Week Open House
October 5, 2024 | 10:00am – 1:00pm
Safety demonstrations and and firefighter fashion show at Station 89.
Lemont Fire Protection District Open House
October 5, 2024 | 11:00am – 2:00pm
Family fun event at the Lemont Station #1 Headquarters. More details to come as the event gets closer.
Schaumburg Public Safety Open House
October 5, 2024 | 11:00am – 2:00pm
At this event hosted at Station #51, you’ll find live demonstrations, touch-a-truck, service animals, and much more.
Clarendon Hills Fire Department Open House
October 5, 2024 | 11:00am – 2:00pm
See fire trucks and safety demonstrations while enjoying refreshments. Meet local firefighters and even Sparky the Fire Dog.
Addison Fire Department Open House
October 5, 2024 | 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Visit Station #2 for food, giveaways, fire course challenges, and more.
Elmhurst Fire Department Open House
October 6, 2024 | 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Educational activities, light refreshments, station tours at Fire Station 2.
Western Springs Fire Department Open House
October 7, 2024 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Navigate a firefighter challenge course, put out a “fire” using a real fire hose, take a picture with Sparky, and enjoy giveaways.
Fire Department Open House (Lombard)
October 9, 2024 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Families can meet first responders and watch safety demonstrations.
Night at the Firehouse (Downers Grove)
October 9, 2024 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Meet firefighters, play games, and tour Fire Station 5.
Community Helpers: Meet the Fire Department (Wheaton)
October 10, 2024 | 4:15pm – 5:15pm
Meet Wheaton firefighters at the Wheaton Public Library’s West Plaza. Take pictures, check out firefighter gear, and see a fire truck.
Silent Parade (Hinsdale, Westmont, Lemont, Lisle)
October 11, 2024 | 7:00pm
This parade pays tribute to all those who have lost their lives to fire and features fire department vehicles from surrounding neighborhoods. All emergency vehicles will display lights only; no sirens will be sounded. The Silent Parade will start in Hinsdale and move west on Chicago Avenue through Westmont, ending in Lisle. The public is invited to attend and stand along the parade route holding a flashlight in honor of those who lost their lives.
Streamwood Fire Department Open House
October 12, 2024 | 11:00am – 2:00pm
See equipment, get a tour of the station, see rescue demonstrations, and more. Hands-on fire extinguisher training and the chance to spray a real fire hose, too.
Hinsdale Fire and Police Open House
October 12, 2024 | 11:00am – 2:00pm
Get escape plan tips, safety demonstrations, meet officers and firefighters, see the fire trucks, and get a tour of the fire and police departments. Located at the Hinsdale Fire and Police Departments at 121 Symonds Drive in Hinsdale.
Hillside Fire Department Open House
October 12, 2024 | 11:00am – 2:00pm
Safety demonstrations and character visits at this annual event.
Villa Park Fire Department Open House
October 12, 2024 | 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Family-friendly activities, food, tours, and raffles at Villa Park Fire House 81.
Hoffman Estates Fire Department Open Houses
October 12, 2024 | 1:00pm – 4:00pm at Fire Station 24, 5775 Beacon Pointe Drive
October 19, 2024 | 1:00pm – 4:00pm at Fire Station 23, 1300 Westbury
A different Hoffman Estates Fire Department fire station will be giving tours and open for visits on these Saturdays in October.
Firefighter Storytime (Batavia)
October 19, 2024 | 10:00am – 10:45am
Visit the Youth Services Desk in advance for tickets to this special storytime including stories and visits from Batavia Fire Department.
Community Open House (Arlington Heights)
October 19, 2024 | 10:00am – 2:00pm
Come see the Village’s vehicles, meet staff, and learn about public safety at this family-friendly event hosted by the Police, Fire, and Public Works departments.
2023 Events Not Yet Announced
These events took place in 2023, but have not yet been publicized as of October 3, 2024. Check their websites for the most up-to-date information.
La Grange Fire Department Open House
October 10, 2023
Emergency vehicle and equipment display, refreshments, fire sprinkler demonstration, appearance from Sparky the Fire Dog and more.
Virtual and At-Home Activities
NFPA Virtual Fire Protection Week
This virtual protection week has games, apps, and videos to help teach your children the importance of fire safety. The 2024 theme is “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!”
Ready Kids
Ready Kids helps your family prepare a disaster kit and helps your family create a plan if a disaster were to occur. There are games and books to help your kids think of way to prepare and plan, so if anything were to happen, everyone is ready and safe.
Sparky
Sparky offers kids fun activities, games, apps, and videos to make learning about fire prevention fun! Printables and music videos are to engage kids in their education.
FireSafeKid
FireSafeKid offers printable, mazes, and games about burn fire prevention.
Safe Kids Worldwide
This website gives information about carbon monoxide for each age group. You select the age group of your child and it explains how to discuss carbon monoxide in a developmentally appropriate way.
Ideas for Community Outreach
- Write letters to your local fire station and firefighters thanking them for their service.
- Create your own fire safety video (and tag us so we can share it!).
- Send your local fire station a catered food delivery or drop off baked goods (always call station ahead to ask if food is welcomed, as well as for details about timing and any food allergies).
For more kid-friendly events in the western suburbs, be sure to check out the Kidlist event calendar.
