Business

Little squirts learn about firefighting

By Mike Perlman on October 3, 2009 - 11:15 pm

Kids got the run of Evanston fire houses this afternoon as firefighters opened their doors to tours marking the start of Fire Prevention Week. This pair tested a fire extinguisher at Fire Station #5 on Central Street.

Kids got the run of Evanston fire houses this afternoon as firefighters opened their doors to tours marking the start of Fire Prevention Week. This pair tested a fire extinguisher at Fire Station #5 on Central Street.

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