10/09/2026
A whole new appreciation for the people who run toward danger to help others. 🚒
As part of Leadership Glenview, we spent the day at NIPSTA in Glenview getting a firsthand look at the work our firefighters do every day.
We suited up in more than 100 pounds of firefighter gear, entered a simulated building fire filled with real flames and thick smoke, got behind a fire hose, and used the Jaws of Life to tear through a car.
The experience was eye-opening. Wearing the gear alone was a challenge. Being inside a smoke-filled building, with visibility nearly gone, was a whole different level of intensity.
I walked away with an even greater appreciation for the skill, training, and courage it takes to do this job. Thank you to the NIPSTA team and our first responders for sharing their time and expertise with us!