Crime & Safety

Hand me That Hammer! Firefighters Practice Emergency Rescues on Old Cars

Winnetka's fire department has a series of trainings that help firefighters prepare for emergencies.

Click through the photos for a peek at the action on Monday. Behind the Public Works building on Willow Road, a handful of used totaled cars and dummy bodies to practice protocol for automobile crashes and rescues. The training lasts for three days this week.

With ever-evolving automobile models and systems, there's a consistent need for new rescue training. Want to hear directly from the fire chief? Check out this additional .


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