Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–October 7, 2016. “Don’t Wait: Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years” is the official theme for this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, taking place Oct. 9-15. The focus on smoke alarm replacement is aimed at those who don’t know how old their smoke alarms are or how often they need to be replaced.
The Park Forest Fire Department celebrates Fire Prevention Week with the following events:
Memorial Parade
The Fire Department hosts the 36th Annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial Parade on Thursday, Oct. 13. This parade of silent, lights-only fire equipment and ambulances is dedicated to those who have lost their lives in the line of duty. A short memorial service will be held at St. Irenaeus Church (located at the corner of Indianwood Blvd. & Orchard Drive) beginning at 6:30 p.m. The parade steps off at approximately 7 p.m.
The parade route is as follows:
Leave the Village Hall parking lot and turn left to travel east on Indianwood Boulevard and proceed to Forest Boulevard. Turn left onto Forest Boulevard and continue north on Forest. The parade will then veer onto Park Street (passing Garden House), turn left onto Westwood Drive and then proceed to N. Orchard Drive. Turn right onto N. Orchard Drive and follow to Indiana Street. Turn right onto Indiana Street and then left on Illinois Street. Follow Illinois Street back around to Indiana Street and turn right onto N. Orchard Drive. Continue south on N. Orchard Drive to Westwood Drive and follow to Sauk Trail where the parade will veer to the left and then right on to Shabbona Drive. The parade will then follow Shabbona Drive to S. Orchard Drive, where it will turn left and proceed on S. Orchard Drive to Indianwood Boulevard. Turn right onto Indianwood Boulevard and complete at the Village Hall parking lot where the parade began.
Open House
The Fire Department hosts an open house on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Activities include a live fire/sprinkler demonstration at 11 a.m. as well as station tours, fire safety presentations with the Fire Hazard House, and car seat checks. Nicor, ComEd, representatives from CN Railroad, and others will also be on hand handing out helpful information. Come out and enjoy a family friendly, fun-filled day at the fire station.
Source: http://villageofparkforest.com
