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Updated 09/23/2023 22 - 23 September 2023 - Port Chester, New York The 117th Westchester County Volunteer Firefighter’s Annual Convention and Parade will be hosted by the Port Chester Fire Department in conjunction with their 200th Anniversary. ****Traffic alert*** https://tinyurl.com/vva8zueb Friday September 22nd: Antique Car and Fire Apparatus Show Port Chester Waterfront at the foot of Westchester Avenue. Festivities Commencing at 5:30 pm Live Music from 5:30 pm Trophies for the Cars and Apparatus awarded at 10:15 pm Festivities Conclude at 10:30 pm Saturday September 23rd Grand Dress Parade Line up begins at 12:30 pm on assigned streets off Upper Westchester Ave. Registration opens at Washington Engine & Hose Co., No. 4 at 1 pm. The Parade will promptly step off at 3 pm The parade route will be Westchester Ave. to N. Main St. to Adee St. to the Village Waterfront. The parade reviewing stand will be located at Fire Headquarters. Trophies will be awarded two hours after the parade’s conclusion. 23 September 2023 - Shartlesville, Pennsylvania Shartlesville Community Fire Co. #1, 22nd Annual Lights and Siren Parade & Block Party. Begins 4 pm in FC parking lot. Parade at 5 pm, held rain or shine. Pre-registration not required. Judging at the former Hahn Plant, behind the Chrome Plaza of I-78, from 1 - 4:30 pm. Awards 8 pm. Food, fun & games. Music 6 - 9 pm. In the event of rain all activities will be moved into the hall. Those wishing to pre-register contact Shawn http://tinyurl.com/mrtj678 23 September 2023 - Brookhaven, New York Brookhaven Fire Dept. 100th Anniversary & Open House. Parade 2 pm with open house following. Rain date 9/24/23. https://tinyurl.com/4xwhz8uh 23 September 2023 - Pataskala, Ohio Central Ohio Antique Fire Apparatus Association (COAFAA) 33rd Annual Antique Fire Apparatus Muster and Fire Memorabilia Flea Market. Foundation Park, 10255 McIntosh Rd., 9 am to 3 pm. There is a north & south entrance. For larger vehicles with trailers we suggest using the south entrance off Broad St. The COAFAA and the Pataskala Antique Power Show 2023 are teaming up to present a weekend of antiques and would like to invite you to join us for fun. Along with the Pataskala Antique Power Show 2023 there will be numerous antique fire apparatus from early hand and horse drawn to antique motorized and modern fire trucks on display. There will also be a fire memorabilia flea market area with something for everyone and food vendors on site. Spaces are 10 X 10 and there is no charge. Admission to the public is FREE with ample parking. Be sure to follow and like our Facebook page https://tinyurl.com/6vk96349 for important updates and info. Or email us at coafaa@gmail.com 23 September 2023 - Lakewood, Colorado West Metro Fire Rescue’s 28th Annual Family Fire Muster. 10 am - 2 pm at West Metro Fire Rescue Training Center & Fire Station, #10 located at 3535 S. Kipling St. Event parking will be at D’Evelyn High School with a school bus shuttle to get you to the event! This is a free family event, fun for all ages. We just ask that you keep your pets at home, no animals are permitted on site. Email pio@westmetrofire.org 23 September 2023 - Jeffersonville, Indiana Vintage Fire Museum. It’s muster time! Join us for a parade of apparatus, muster games, swap meet, and pumping from the Ohio River. The museum opens at 10 am. The parade starts at 11 am, Spring Street from the Museum south to Chestnut. Fire departments and private owners are invited to bring their fire trucks and join in the parade. Assembly begins at 10:15. We will have food for sale and Donum Dei will be here with their craft beer. Right after lunch, we will have some muster games. Then at 2 pm several trucks will go to the Wharf and pump from the Ohio River. Check our web site & Facebook page for updates and more details POSTPONED watch for a possible new date 24 September 2023 - Allentown, New Jersey NJ Fire Museum Annual Open House, 9 am - 3 pm. Location: 4 Polhemustown Rd. 24 September 2023 - Wilmington, Delaware Talleyville Fire Company is having their 17th annual car show and open house. We are always looking to increase the number of antique fire apparatus at our event and it would be great to have you join us! Registration fee $10. 10 am - 2 pm at the Concord Mall, gates open 8:30 am. Proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House. Rain date Oct. 1. For more info email Lbazzoli@talleyvillefireco.org 25 - 29 September 2023 - Columbus, Ohio Firehouse Expo 40th Anniversary. Greater Columbus Convention Center. Visit the exhibition free of charge to network with thousands of fellow firefighters and 150+ vendors and manufacturers showcasing the latest products, technologies, equipment and services. For registration inquiries, please contact Customer Service at: 913.565.2199 or email registration@endeavorb2b.com 26 - 30 September 2023 - Albany, New York Annual Fire Museum Network Seminar. Registration will open at noon at the Albany Fire Museum on September 26. More details when available Contact info@firemuseumnetwork.org 29 - 30 September 2023 - Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania Mifflinburg Hose Co. No.1 125th Anniversary 9/29, 4 - 9 pm, 9/30, 11 am - 9 pm, at Mifflinburg Community Park. Kids games, lots of food, raffles, Friday night car cruise-in, nightly entertainment, Saturday parade 4 pm & fireworks at 9 pm. 30 September 2023 - Herculaneum, Missouri 29th Annual Jeffco Fire Engine Rally takes place at the Herculaneum City Park, 776 Joachim Ave., 10 am - 3 pm. The rally begins with a parade of fire and EMS apparatus at 9:00 am. The parade will begin at St. Pius X High School and travel north on Highway 61-67 to the fairgrounds in Herculaneum. At 10:00 am, the opening ceremony will begin with a memorial service and a special 9/11 memorial. The rally will feature numerous fire apparatus and EMS vehicles on display, firefighter competitions, firefighter demonstrations, air rescue helicopters & numerous vendor booths. Numerous activities for children will include firefighter related games, a bounce house and inflatable maze, build it workshops by Home Depot and Lowe's, scavenger hunt, face paintings and a children's firefighter challenge. Fire department patch trading and selling will also be available. Food, drink and other concessions will be available for purchase. No alcohol is permitted. Awards for truck categories and competition winners will be presented at the closing ceremony. The event is open to the public and is free of charge. Vendor application https://tinyurl.com/jk224z3w Apparatus registration https://tinyurl.com/bdcw2km2 2022 parade video https://youtu.be/dx-ihV7XwJ 30 September 2023 - Fleetwood, Pennsylvania The Fleetwood VFC will be hosting a Housing and Parade in conjunction with Fleetwood's 150th celebration. Please prepare to join the whole town as we celebrate 150 years. After the parade join us at the station for a beer garden and housing. After that walk to the park where there will be food and rides and the handing out of 28 awards for best appearing trucks. Watch for details on new t-shirts for sale along with a limited-edition challenge coin commemorative. 30 September 2023 - Camden, South Carolina The parade downtown starts at 9 am, ending at Camden City Arena, 420 Broad Street. Fire Fest takes place from 9 am – 1 pm. See & touch antique fire trucks, enjoy games for all ages, watch firefighting demonstrations, competitions and other local entertainment. Admission is free, so that citizens & visitors can learn about the importance of fire prevention & fire safety. Fire Fest is the kick off for annual Fire Prevention Week™. This year’s Fire Prevention Week™ campaign is “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention™.” Did you know that cooking fires are the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries? Unattended cooking is the leading cause of cooking fires and deaths. Interested in being a sponsor or exhibitor of Fire Fest? Visit experiencecamdensc.com/event/firefest for an application. 30 September 2023 - Monroe, Connecticut Monroe VFD Safety Day & Firetruck/Car Show our final 100th Anniversary event. Location: Firemen’s Field, 11 am - 3 pm. Rain date 10/1. Civilian judged vehicles - $20 suggested donation. No fee for fire apparatus or non-judged attendees. Gates open 9 am for judged vehicles, must be registered by 10:30 AM. Food and beverages will be available throughout the event. 1 October 2023 - Fryeburg, Maine Firemen’s Muster part of Fryeburg Fair, 1154 Main St. Always the first Sunday of the Fair. Events include: Dry Hose Wet Hose Ball Squirt Barrel Roll Ladder event fryeburgfair.org Contact Clyde Watson - 207.446.8169 Gabe Watson - 207.441.6022 1 October 2023 - Davenport, Iowa 9th Annual Fire Muster & Lights & Sirens Parade. This free, family event features Sparky the fire dog, a fire safety house, a live burn trailer & fire demonstrations, a fire truck show, live music, vendors, and food vendors. The lights and sirens parade will leave Modern Woodman Park at 11:30 a.m. & proceed to the Village of East Davenport arriving around noon. For more information contact 563-391-6431 (8-10 p.m.) or 563-508-7826 7 October 2023 - Westminster, Maryland Westminster FD 200th Anniversary Muster and firematic flea market, 28 John St. Parade lineup 9 am, 60 Monroe St., step-off 10 am. We will go from Monroe Street, to Pennsylvania Ave., to Main Street, to Longwell Ave., to Tuc Road, to Railroad Ave. (some rigs will exit the route from here to lots behind our firehouse), to Winters St.,to John St., & then enter parking lot off John St. Following the parade, all antique fire apparatus will be parked at Westminster FD & surrounding parking lots for viewing. Many activities will be happening for all to enjoy, including games, music, and multiple food trucks! Apparatus registration is FREE. Pre-registration due by noon on 9/30/23. For apparatus registration form visit https://tinyurl.com/ybr3gweh flea market registration https://tinyurl.com/2p8c9y4w Spaces are 10 X 10 and will be furnished with a table and chairs. The fire flea market will be held in the apparatus bay. Each spot is $20. First 65 preregistered apparatus will receive a token of appreciation for attending the Westminster FD 200th Anniversary Fire Muster. Visit us on the web https://tinyurl.com/y8nchslb or on Facebook https://tinyurl.com/yakyucc3 Any questions email muster@westminstervfd.org or call 410.848.1800 7 October 2023 - Egg Harbor Twp., New Jersey Atlantic County Fireighters’ Assoc., 100th Anniversary celebration noon - 5 pm. Parade at noon through Egg Harbor City, down Philadelphia Ave., to the Egg Harbor City Lake will lead off the celebration (judging prior to parade). There will be free hot dogs andfood trucks will be on site for purchase of other food options. To register or any question’s please contact: Bill Merola, Parade Chairman, at (609) 602-3040, or parade@atlcofire.org 7 October 2023 - Hopatcong, New Jersey Hoptacong Fire Dept., is hosting the 103rd Sussex County FA Inspection Day & Parade and & our 100th Anniversary. The parade will step off promptly at 1 pm. Starting at St. Jude Church on Maxim Dr., to River Styx Rd., and cross over scenic River Styx Bridge and head into town and conclude at Hopatcong Fire Department’s Defiance Co., 3. For up to date details visit https://tinyurl.com/5fdpsadh 7 October 2023 - Succasunna, New Jersey North Jersey Fire Fest 8th Annual Fire Apparatus Muster & Fire Show, 9 am - 3 pm. Roxbury FC #1. Modern & antique apparatus on display, fire equipment vendors, fun for the whole family. $5 admission ages 12 & up. Email Steve Jason to register your rig trruckie52@gmail.com 973.214.4305 Vendor space available. 7 October 2023 - West Haven, Connecticut City of West Haven-Allingtown FD., Fire and Public Safety EXPO event. This is an annual event that will host Antique Fire Apparatus & other firematically oriented vendors from around the area or beyond as part of the EXPO. The host participants have two antique apparatus that will also be on display. Location: Old Grove Park off of Captain Thomas Blvd., from 11 am to 4 pm. We invite all individual antique fire apparatus owners to attend. Contact Chief Michael Terenzio mterenzio@cityofwesthavenfd.org In addition to the Antique Fire Apparatus display there will be numerous Public Safety agency demonstrations from the City’s Fire, police, EMS, Public Safety Dispatch, Emergency Management, and Health agencies. Live music and food vendor trucks will also be on hand. 7 October 2023 - Carlisle, Pennsylania Lowe’s Fire & Saftey Awareness event, 10 am - 1 pm. Lowe’s of Carlisle parking lot. Hey everyone! Still looking for some Police and EMS presence for our safety day at Lowe's, ! Also looking for vendors! Please let me know if you or anyone you know, is interested in spending a few hours with us. Its for the kiddos : ) If anyone has connections in the safety world, please pass our event along to them!! Contact Chassy or Vicki 717.258.7700.Food truck, face painting, Smokey the Bear & more. We have quite a few local fire companies and antiques joining us!!! We want this year to be the biggest year to date, lets make it happen, for the kids! 7 October 2023, Ontario, California Ontario First Responder Vehicle Car Show. Ontario Masonic Lodge #301, 1025 N. Vine Ave. A variety of vintage and current public safety vehicles will be on display. Vehicle roll in time 8 am. For more info & sponsorship contact Fred Alvarez 909.821.7333 Fred@we-reachout.org Free event, vendors, music & hot dogs. Use promo code EARLY BIRD for $5 off registration until Sept. 23. Vehicle registration https://tinyurl.com/3t8p5hm7 Vendor registration https://tinyurl.com/yh38c9e6 In partnership with Ontario Masonic Lodge #301, Ontario Professional FF’S and Ontario Police Officers Assoc. 7 October 2023 - Wells, Maine Wells Maine Fire Dept., 1st Annual Antique Fire Apparatus Show. 10 am - 2 pm. Join us for a family friendly day at the fire station. Antique fire trucks on display, Open House, touch a trucks, food prizes and more. More info & to register 8 October 2023 - Madison, Wisconsin Dane County Fire Truck Parade. Event by Downtown Madison, Dane County Fire Chiefs Assoc. & City of Madison FD. More details when available. 8 October 2023 - Sudlersville, Maryland The DelMar Antique Fire Apparatus Association (DAFAA) will be holding their 2nd Annual Muster and Firematic Flea Market.10 am - 3 pm. The event will be held at Sudlersville Volunteer FC, 203 N Church St. Food and beverage will be available for purchase from the SVFC. Event details https://tinyurl.com/4junvzdk Apparatus Registration form https://tinyurl.com/2a2yftt3 Vendor registration form https://tinyurl.com/yhhe36dr 10 (Tuesday) October 2023 - Christiansburg, Virginia Christiansburg VFD Fire Prevention Parade. Join us on Main Street for our annual Fire Prevention Parade. Local emergency response vehicles will drive through downtown in celebration of Fire Prevention Week. While the parade is scheduled to begin at its usual 7 p.m. time, we invite citizens to come out before and enjoy Touch-A-Truck and the Scoops Ice Cream truck from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m 12 October 2023 - Oakland, Maryland Oakland Volnteer Fire Dept. Annual Autumn Glory Festival Firemen’s Parade. Lineup 5 pm step off 7. Any questions Todd Hetrick ovfd.oktoberfest@gmail.com 14 October 2023 - Farmville, Virginia Old Dominion Historical Fire Society Annual Muster & Flea Market. Wilck's Lake Park, 1623 W. Third St., 9 am - 3 pm. FREE to attend and display apparatus. You do not have to be a member of ODHFS to attend! This family event celebrates the history of the fire service. Open to all antique & in-service fire & rescue apparatus. Drafting is available. If you desire to stay in the area, I recommend you make your reservations now. With two colleges in Farmville, there is always something going on every weekend and the hotels fill up fast.For more information contact Floyd Greene at FloydPowhatan@gmail.com odhfs.org facebook.com/ODHFS 14 October 2023 - Concord, New Hampshire Amoskeag Reserve Engine Company’s Annual Show, Muster & Parade. NH Fire Academy, 65 Smokey Bear Blvd. 9 am - 2 pm. Link to video of 2022 parade https://tinyurl.com/yhzdupfa A family event, something for everyone. Pumping demos, awards in numerous catergories & parade (more details to come). For questions contact Paul Sanborn kpsanborn@comcast.net or John Schlemmer fire5fire5@yahoo.com For updates visit https://tinyurl.com/5e2k4jk3 or https://tinyurl.com/2bu9yw9d or arecnh.com 14 October 2023 - Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania It’s that time again. Our 3rd annual Police and Fire car show. Come out for a great day of cars, fire trucks, food and raffle baskets.. 9 am - 3 pm. Custom built trophies. Stay tuned for more details. 14 October 2023 - Raleigh, North Carolina Raleigh Fire Museum Antique Fire Engine Muster. Location: Keeter Training Center (KTC) at 105 Keeter Center Drive, 10 am - 2 pm. Registration deadline 10/8 midnight. Registration form https://tinyurl.com/4yaadc6z Have questions? Contact raleighfiremuseum@gmail.com 15 October 2023 - LaPlata, Maryland (SMVFA) Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Assoc., presents the Southern MD Antique Fire Apparatus Muster. Location: MFRI So. MD Regional Training Academy, 10375 Audie La., 10 am - 3 pm. We encourage all apparatus to attend, both department & privately owned. No registration fee or parade. Pumping available. Minimum total of 12 awards - judges, awards could increase with pre-registration. Truck registration deadline 9/26/23. Each registered apparatus will receive a plaque. Food will be available for purchase and restrooms facilities on site. Event held rain or shine. No charge charge for 10 X 20 vendor space, but you must supply your own table & chairs. Donations greatly appreciated. Flea Market is for firefighting items and firematic memorabilia only. To reserve space email Joe Gould jgould@bdvfd.org or 240.434.1306. Contact vicki.delehanty@pfvfd.org 21 October 2023 - Lutherville, Maryland Lantern Night at the Fire Museum of Maryland, 1301-R York Road, Lutherville, MD 6 - 8 pm. See the Fire Museum by the light of candle and kerosene lanterns. Historic re-enactors. snacks and beverages. Tickets at the door. www.firemuseummd.org 410.321.7500 21 October 2023 - Kankakee, Illinois Limestone Fire & Police Swap Meet. Location Limestone Fire Protection District, 4948 W. State Route 17, 8 am - 2 pm. Sponsored by Limestone Firefighters Assoc. Concessions will be available. Fire & Police vendors welcome for indoor/outdoor spaces. Admission $5 at the door. Early bird (7 am) admission $25. 28 October 2023 - Roanoke, Virginia The Virginia Fire Museum (located at 1086 Service Road Ext., Roanoke VA 24013) is excited to host their first Fire Safety Open House! Join the VFM Crew along with first responders from Roanoke City FireEMS, Roanoke County Fire and Rescue, and Botetourt County Fire and Rescue on Saturday, October 28th from 12PM to 3 PM for antique fire truck rides and activities for kids of all ages (0-80+). Lunch and snacks will be available for purchase from Sparky's Hawt Dawg Hut. For more information please e-mail Johanna Schmersal director@vafire.org or see the Facebook event 29 October - 2023 - Genoa, Ohio Genoa Township Fire Dept., 50th Anniversary Celebration, noon - 4 pm. 3 (Friday) November 2023 - Urbanna, Virginia Urbanna Oyster Festival Fireman’s Parade. In 1939, Urbanna residents met to organize the first Volunteer Fire Company in Middlesex County. After its organization, the new department purchased its first piece of equipment, a 500-gallon Ford pumper. The 1940 Ford, still owned by the department today, was the first and only fire truck in Middlesex. By 1986, the Parade on Saturday has gotten so large that festival officials decided to have a “Firemen’s Parade” on Friday night. This exciting parade will feature over 80 units from all over the state including everything from giant ladder trucks to small brush trucks, ambulances and historic fire vehicles from the past. The men and women participating in this parade, unselfishly serve to protect property and save lives. This exciting parade event begins at 7 pm - it’s a parade you won’t soon forget! 18 Novermber 2023 - Siler City, North Carolina Siler City Fire Dept., 100th Anninversary Parade. Judging 9 am and start 11 am. More details when available. 24 January 2024 - Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada Yarmouth Fire Department’s 100th Anniversary - Horse Power to the Motorized Apparatus Age. Location Firefighters’ Museum of Nova Scotia, 451 Main St. Yarmouth Fire Department final transition from horse power to the motorized age occurred in 1924, although the first motorized Ford Model T arrived in town in 1919 - explore the details and history with us in 2024. 21 - 24 February 2024 - Virginia Beach, Virginia Virginia Fire Rescue Conference sponsored by the Virginia Beach Fire Chiefs Assoc. Pre sessions begin Feb., 19 & 20. Visit vfca.us for more info. 21 - 24 February 2024 - Memphis, Tennessee The Board of Trustees of SPAAMFAA in partnership with the Fire Museum of Memphis would like to invite you and your family to join us for the 2024 SPAAMFAA Winter National in the city of Memphis. Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown, 300 North Second St. To make reservations use this link https://tinyurl.com/ya8mbc54 If you decide to call the hotel (901.525.1800) and book that way, let them know you are with the SPAAMFAA GRP and you will get the member rate. Tours include a visit to Graceland, iconic home of Elvis Presley, as well as tours of local fire departments, the Memphis communication center, and Memphis repair shops. Muster - Saturday 2/24/23, 9 am - 3 pm (registration 8 am). If you have any questions/concerns, please contact Daniel at 901.636.5650 For further details, schedule and to register visit https://tinyurl.com/965ayw5f
2 - 3 March 2024 - Monroeville, Pennsylvania 4th Annual Monroeville Fire & EMS Show. Monroeville Convention Center, 209 Mall Plaza Blvd. Sat: 10 am - 5 pm Sun: 10 am - 4 pm Admission $6, children under 10 free. 20 - 21 April 2024 - Allentown, Pennsylvania Union Historical Fire Society Annual Spring Melt Fire Memorabilia Auction (Sat) & Flea Market (Sun). Agricultural Hall, 302 N.17th St. Come visit the nations premier and largest fire memorabilia auction and marketplace. The marketplace contains over 300 vendor spaces. Find fire antiques to fire apparatus parts and used fire equipment. Tickets on sale 1/13/24 at 12 am. https://tinyurl.com/5bfayt2n General Admission tickets can be pre-purchased and will have its own entry line separate from day of event ticket sales. Tickets are $10.00 each ages 12 and up, under age 12 ticket is not required. Watch for more details & updates. https://tinyurl.com/4kpvaw74 5 - 12 May 2024 - Pottsville, Pennsylvania Pottsville Fire Dept., is hosting the 70th Schuylkill County Firefighters Convention. More details when available. 18 May 2024 - Alexandria, Virginia Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Assoc., is celebrating their 250th Anniversary with a non-motorized antique fire apparatus muster. It will be held in Alexandria in front of the vintage 1855 firehouse at 107 South Alfred St. Hours will be 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Set-up for exhibitors will begin at 6:00 am. The event will showcase hand-drawn and horse-drawn hose carts, hose carriages, hand-pumpers, and other firefighting apparatus from the 1700’s and 1800’s. 29 May 2024 - Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada Yarmouth Fire Department's 100th Anniversary - Horse Power to the Motorized Apparatus Age. Location: Firefighters' Museum of Nova Scotia, 451 Main St. Yarmouth Fire Department final transition from Horse Power to the motorized age occurred in 1924, although the first motorized Ford Model T arrived in town in 1919 - explore the details and history with us in 2024. 4 - 8 June 2024 - York, Pennsylvania White Rose Fire Preservation of York PA SPAAMFAA chapter is hosting the 56th SPAAMFAA National Convention. In conjunction with the Professional Car Collectors’ Society & The American Truck Historical Society. The 11th annual York fire muster will be held on Saturday, June 8th from 8 am - 3 pm at the York Expo Center. Here is the link for hotel reservations Four Points by Sheraton York, 1650 Toronita, York. Convention includes : Black Diamond Chapter of SPAAMFAA 2nd largest collection of fire trucks on the east coast, Strasburg R & R and PA Train Museum, Fire Muster & Firematic Flea Market and more. 22 June 2024 - Valley Stream, New York Valley Stream FD Engine 4, 100th Anniversary Parade. More details when available. 25 - 27 July 2024 - Caledonia, New York 125th WNYVFA Convention hosted by the Avon & Caledonia Fire Departments. More details when available. 26 - 27 July 2024 - Frankenmuth, Michigan 27th Annual Great Lakes SPAAMFAA Chapter Fire Muster & Firematic Flea Market. Details when available. 29 June 2024 - Lewisburg, Pennsylvania Willam Cameron Engine Co., 150th parade & celebration. Parade at 10 am. More details when available. 31 July - 3 August 2024 - Hagerstown, Maryland 123rd Cumberland Valley Volunteer FA Convention & Parade. Host Volunteer Fire Company of Halfway Maryland. More details when available. cvvfa.org 9 - 10 August 2024 - Dallastown, Pennsylvanie Firefighter’s Assoc., of York County PA Convention & Parade. Host is Yoe (now SAFER) as they consolidated with Southern Area Fire and Emergency Rescue - SAFER. Yoe is commerating their 125th Anniversary. Parade 8/10 at noon. Come out for a day of fun, fellowship & fire trucks. Kids games, fire safety displays & firefighter challenge. 10 August 2024 - East Marion, New York East Marion Fire Dept., 125th Anniversary parade. More details when available. 2025 - Hudson, New York FASNY Museum of Firefighting’s Muster. Are you a fire apparatus collector or admirer? Well, look no further. Our next muster is tentatively scheduled for 2025. Stay tuned for further details. fasny.com https://tinyurl.com/2nn8vbtb 4 - 8 2025 March - Kissimmee, Florida Florida Antique Bucket Brigade (FABB) is hosting the 2025 SPAAMFAA winter convention. Host hotel is The Wyndham Orlando Resort, 3011 Maingate Lane in Kissimmee. Rate $149 which includes breakfast. Stay three nights before or three nights after for same room rates during convention. Shuttle service to all the amusement parks - Animal Kingdom park only 10 minute drive from hotel. Tours: Thursday 3/6 - Ybor & Tampa City tours & stop at the Tampa FD Museum. Friday 3/7 - St. Augustine, FL for a tour of the city & all its historical events Seminars: Wednesday night - Presentation by Retired D/C Kathy Weaver - Fire response during the Space Shuttle Era and beyond. Thursday night - Presentation by Pete West from Virginia on "White Fire Apparatus chassis, pre-WWII on fire trucks Saturday: Fire muster will be from 9 am to 2 pm with awards presented at 3 pm. Firematic Flea market: Thu., (noon - 5) Fri. 8 am - 5 pm) & Sat. (8 am - 1 pm) Contact Bob Romig bobRFire17@aol.com For further details and updates visit our Facebook page & web site
26 July 2025 - Mellenville, New York Mellenville Volunteer Fire Co #1 100th Anniversary. Show & Parade. Stay tuned for more details when available. |