On Monday, September 11, 2017, the Village of Skokie Fire Department will
dedicate a moment of silence with a bell ceremony beginning at 8:58 a.m. at
the flagpole of each of its Fire Stations in remembrance of the attacks on the
United States on September 11, 2001. At 8:59 a.m., a “last alarm” bell
ceremony will take place followed by a minute of silence at 9:00 a.m. The
public is invited to attend.
Station locations include:
Fire Station 16 – (Headquarters) – 7424 Niles Center Road
Fire Station 17 – 8157 Central Park Avenue
Fire Station 18 – 9024 Gross Point Road
Ceremony schedule:
8:58 a.m. – Fire Department personnel assemble
8:59 a.m. – “Last Alarm” Bell Ceremony the time the 1st tower collapsed
9:00 a.m. – One minute of silence
For more information, contact the Skokie Fire Department at 847/982-5320
