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Center for Emergency Services Open House and 10th Anniversary

Aerial view of Elgin Community College and Lake Spartan. Burlington campus on a warm summer day

Mark your calendar. Attend this in-person event.

  • Date:
    Saturday, October 03, 2026
  • Time:
    11:00 am to 2:00 pm
  • Location:
    ECC Center for Emergency Services , Bldg. E, Rm. E121, Dining Room

Join ECC's Center for Emergency Services in Burlington for a free community open house, touch-a-truck event, and special celebration of our 10th Anniversary! 

Whether you're interested in learning about ECC's public safety programs or you've got a curious kid, this family-friendly event offers a fun way to explore emergency response vehicles and equipment. Join us as we celebrate 10 years of preparing the next generation of first responders.

Activities include:

  • Climb aboard a fire engine or patrol car for a photo
  • Experience demonstrations of fire, police, and paramedic equipment
  • Watch firefighters in training at the burn tower
  • Enjoy food trucks, free ECC giveaways, and exclusive 10th anniversary keepsakes

Program faculty will be on-site along with firefighters, police officers, and paramedics from local municipalities to answer your questions. Come celebrate 10 years of excellence in emergency services education and enjoy an action-packed day of fun, food, and learning for all ages.


Event last updated at 2:03 PM on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

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