Tuesday's National Night Out brought together first responders and the public of Elburn at the downtown Lions Park. People were able to explore firetrucks, ambulances and police cars to see how they work and operate. National Night Out is an annual event held in communities around the country.
Slideshow: National Night Out Brings First Responders And Public Together
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People were able to take pictures with emergency personnel like Elburn Police Sergeant Erich Schlachta.
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Levi Hauser enjoys his time exploring the ambulance at Elburn's National Night Out
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Elburn Fire Fighter and EMT Sean Darlak shows kids how to operate the spreader, or "Jaws of Life."
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Fire department personnel used simulations to show common ways that fires start in a home.
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Fire department personnel used simulations to show common ways that fires start in a home.
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A mom shows her son the back of the police car
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Personnel showed how to remove a stretcher from the back of an ambulance.
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Participants were able to explore the fire truck and sit in the front seats.
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Kids got the chance to play in bouncy houses.
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Ellie Hauser sits in the back of the ambulance with her dad and sister.
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