New York City Fire Museum Family Day and Muster 09/22/12

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On Saturday, September 22, the New York City Fire Museum will present “Fire Museum Family Day,” featuring an antique hand-pumped fire engine muster -- teams from all over the northeast will compete to pump the furthest stream of water from their engines. With the help of Fire Department mascot “Hot Dog,” the FDNY Fire Safety Unit will be distributing fire safety materials to the public, and fire fighters will be conducting kids’ fire safety tours in the Museum’s apartment simulation. In conjunction with National Preparedness Month, the Office of Emergency

Management and FDNY instructors will be conducting Fire Extinguisher Participatory Demonstrations where individuals will learn how to use a real fire extinguisher to put out a live fire. OEM will also be distributing important emergency preparedness information for kids and adults. Inside the Museum, there will be special exhibits of fire memorabilia from area collectors and historical organizations.

The Museum is located in Hudson Square, west of SoHo. Spring Street will be closed between Hudson and Varick Streets from 10 AM to 5 PM. All outdoor activities are free and open to the public and will take place rain or shine. The antique fire-engine muster, presented by the New England States Veteran Fireman's League, will be pumping from 12 until 4 PM. The Fire Museum will be open for visitors; admission is $8 for adults and $5 for children, seniors and college students with ID.

WHO: New York City Fire Museum, FDNY, OEM, New England States Veteran Fireman's League

WHAT: New York City Fire Museum Family Safety Day

WHERE: New York City Fire Museum, 278 Spring Street – Between Hudson and Varick Streets

WHEN: Saturday, September 22, 2012 10AM -5PM; Fire engine pumping competition from 12-4PM

CONTACT: Damon Campagna, Executive Director, 212-691-1303 x15, dcampagna@nycfiremuseum.org

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What a great place the fire museum is! Every time it's mentioned I cannot help but think of our hometown hero Ronnie Bucca, who was doing work there 11 years ago.

The old quarters of decommissioned E-30.

Everyone should go and show their support for a wonderful institution. Bring the kids!