


27 June 2009 - Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania
60th annual Shrewsbury VFC parade. Time 4:30 pm. There is no rain date.
www.shrewsburyfire.com/
24 – 28 June 2009 – York Beach, Maine
FOOLS Convention hosted by the New England FOOLS, Central Mass FOOLS and the Southern New England FOOLS. Sunday June 28th, for those of you who still have it in you to stick around, this will round everything out nicely with a time honored New England tradition. York Beach Fire Department will be holding their “Field Day” muster. There will be teams and competitions run all day on ‘basic firemanship’ and a good time will be had by all before you set out for your respective homes. For a full schedule of events visit http://foolsinternational.com/events/Fools_Convention.shtml
27 June 2009- Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Central Ohio Antique Fire Apparatus Assoc. (COAFAA) 20th Annual Antique Fire Apparatus Muster. At the Ohio State Fire Academy, 8895 East Main St., 8 am – 3 pm.. We'll have apparatus displays featuring antique and new equipment, Fire collectible flea market and a fun filled day for kids and adults rain or shine. For more info e-mail firetique57@sbcglobail.net or visit our web site http://coafaa.org/
28 June 2009 - Jamesburg, New Jersey
Tri-County Fire Assoc.,(Mid Jersey SPAAMFAA chapter)18th Annual Antique Fire Apparatus Show, parade & firematic flea market. Thompson County Park, 10 am – 3 pm.. Contact famousflame@yahoo.com or oldflamefighters@aol.com for more info.
4 July 2009 – Osceola, Pennsylvania
87th Annual Fireman’s Parade, Columbia Fire Company. Parade starts promptly at 11 a.m. All judging will be done in line of parade. For more details visit www.columbiafiredept.net:80/custom.html?id=4927
4 July 2009 - Natick, Massachusetts
I would like to extend an invitation to the Natick 4th of July parade. This parade is one the largest fire apparatus parades in the Metrowest. Come join us, this years parade is in honor of those who serve in our Police, Fire, and EMS agencies. Bring your new and old fire trucks and handtubs. Staging for apparatus is Rte. 27, at Rutledge Rd. by 08:30. Refreshments will be served at station #1 following the apparatus portion of the parade. For more information please e-mail DannyM86@aol.com
11 July 2009 - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Pump Primers will hold their 34th
annual Antique Fire Apparatus Show and Muster from 10 AM to 4 PM in Riverfront Park, across from Harrisburg Hospital. Admission is free. The site offers
excellent access to the Susquehanna River for riverside mass pumping, as well
as a shady park setting for show apparatus and a flea market. It has been
called one of the best muster locations in the country and is capable of
staging over 100 rigs along the river for mass pumping, with room for more than
50 on static display.
Motorcade from registration area at 10:00 AM., mass pumping begins at 11 AM. Held rain or shine. For more information contact Cal Little, Muster Chairman, 329
Pine Hill Road, Hummelstown, PA 17036. Web site www.geocities.com/pumpprimer/muster.html
11 July 2009 - Germantown, Ohio
Miami Valley Antique 13th Annual Antique Fire Apparatus Show & Flea Market at Veterans Memorial Park, 75 N. Walnut St., 10 AM. to 4 PM. Takes place in a beautiful park which features numerous shade trees, a gazebo, a shelter house, a railroad depot, a log house, a caboose, and a playground area. Food for sale by the Germantown Firefighters Association. Bring the entire family for a fun "step-back-in-time" adventure. Free admission. Open to the public. Info: Bob McClain rmcclain3@woh.rr.com www.mvafaa.org
11 July 2009 – Port Jervis, New York
9 - 11 July 2009 – Mechanicville, New York
Mechanicville Fire Department is the proud host of the 82nd Annual Hudson Mohawk Volunteer Firefighters Assoc., Convention. Dress Parade Saturday July 11th. Lineup at 12 PM at the American Legion at 427 South Main St. For further details visit www.mechanicville.com/firedept/HudsonMohawk.html
11 July 2009 – Rebersburg, Pennsylvania
Miles Township FC annual parade. For more information contact chief1900@milestownshipfire.com or visit http://milestownshipfire.com/
11 July 2009 – Byers, Colorado
3rd Annual May Farms Firefighters Muster. 9 am, registration begins at 7:30 am, captains meeting at 8:30 am. This is a statewide competition with 4 events: donning protective gear; suppression exercises, bucket brigade and battle of the barrel. For registration form & more info visit http://mayfarms.com/firechallenge.asp
12 – 17 July 2009 – Anaheim, California
California Firefighters Summer Olympics. All professional California Firefighters are invited to compete in the annual California State Fireman's Olympics, hosted by the Anaheim Firefighters.. For a schedule of events please visit our web site www.firefighterolympics.org/index.cfm?Section=1
12 – 18 July 2009 – Everson, Pennsylvania
Fayette County Firemen’s Assoc., 71st Annual Convention. Hosted by the Everson VFC. Memorial service Sunday, 4:30 pm. Parade Saturday 5 pm. For complete list of events visit www.eversonvfc.org/
12 July 2009 - Edwards, New York
13 – 18 July 2009 - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
The South Carolina State Firefighters' Association is proud to present the 104th Annual SC Fire-Rescue Conference. This training and education conference features world-renown instructors and keynote speakers delivering programs that will impart knowledge, provoke thought, and revive your love for the job! The conference also features a Firefighter Challenge, an Auto Extrication Competition, and a 100,800 square foot exhibit hall with over 150 vendors! For schedule & registration visit www.scfiremen.com/index.php?id=33
14 – 18 July 2009 - Northeast, Pennsylvania
64th Annual Northeast Firemen’s Cherry Festival. Saturday the largest Volunteer Fire Department in Pennsylvania starts at 4 pm along Main street. We boast over 100 units covering 4 divisions. Please visit our web site www.necherryfestival.com for more on our history and vendor information.
18 July 2009 - Sturbridge, Massachusetts
Class C (NACCMA) competition and exhibition, open to all hand operated fire apparatus, at Old Sturbridge Village, which is a museum and learning resource of circa 1800 New England life. Information: North American Class C Muster Assn, PO Box 359, Southborough, MA 01772; 508-786-0977; handtubjunction@aol.com or www.handtubs.com/
18 July 2009– Beaverdale, Pennsylvania
Beaverdale Fire Company will have their annual parade at 1pm. Registration begins at 11 am.. Plus we will be having our bucket water battle & firefighter/ems tattoo contest. Best tattoo wins prizes. Contact: ksmains@yahoo.com
18 – 19 July 2009 – Greenfield, New Hampshire
Greenfield Fire Department celebrating 100 years of volunteers Fireman’s Muster and Parade. Parade Saturday 11 am, muster Sunday at noon in Oak Park. For more info or to register call 603-547-2706.
16 July 2009 - East Berlin, Pennsylvania
Liberty Fire Company #1, East Berlin, annual Firefighters Parade held in conjunction
with our annual Fireman's Carnival. The parade will form at the East Berlin Community Center
on North Avenue at 17:30 hours. The parade will move at 19:00 hours and proceed down North
Avenue to Route 234. The parade will travel East on 234 to the East Berlin square and turn
South on Route 194 past the fire station. The parade will end at the intersection of Route
194 and Walnut Street. Parade prizes will be announced by approximately 21:00 hours on the
carnival grounds. Only one prize will be permitted per department. Judges decisions are final
and there will be no alcohol allowed. www.liberty11.org
18 July 2009 - St. Clair, Michigan
3rd Annual Southern Michigan Fire Muster at Rotary Park. Parade at 2 pm.
Drafting from the Pine River all day. Numerous awards and drawings. For more info
contact Scott Adkins 810-326-1751.
18 - 19 July 2009 - Lincoln, California
Fireman's Muster, a competition of antique fire apparatus. Fun for the whole family,
California Firemen Muster Assoc., sanctioned.
July 18th: Parade at 9:00 am with competition to follow.
July 19th: Competition begins at 9:00 am.
Location: "F" Street between 5th and 7th in Old Downtown Lincoln, Just one block East
off of 5th Street & Hwy 65. Contact strawfyr@mac.com
18 July 2009 – West Paterson, New Jersey
West Patterson FC #1, 100th Anniversary celebration in conjunction with the NJ State Exempt Firemen’s Assoc. Annual Convention. A fire muster will be held following the convention meeting at the PNC Bank complex on Squirrelwood Rd., off Rt 80. www.westpatersonfd.com/resources/events.html
15 – 18 July 2009 – Indianapolis, Indiana
SPAAMFAA Convention & Muster. Sponsored by the Indiana chapter of SPAAMFAA. The Pompier, Pump and Playpipe Society Antique Fire Apparatus Show & Muster. Location: Emergency Services Education Center & Wayne Twnshp., Conference Facility, 402 N. High School Rd. Tours: Ropkey Armor Museum, the Stutz Building & the Indiana Transportation Museum. Friday cookout at the Survive Alive/Museum/Firefighters Local 416 Union Hall. Seminars: Howie Smith-Maxim history and Tom Cannon-presentation on Miss Daisy (steamer) Saturday: a lap around the Indy 500 race track: parade;muster and awards banquet. For registration forms and further details visit www.pppsi.org/index.htm
18 July 2009 – Riverhead, New York
24-25 July 2009- Frankenmuth, Michigan
Great Lakes International Antique Fire Apparatus Association's 12th annual muster and flea market at Heritage Park. Spectators are FREE, vehicle registration fee is $15, additional rigs $5. Saturday Muster hours are 9 am to 4 pm (10 am parade down Main Street). Friday night chicken BBQ 5 pm. For info e-mail Bill Rausch jkmenzies01@aol.com
25 July 2009- Shartlesville, Pennsylvania
Shartlesville Fire Company # 1, 10th Annual Lights and Siren Parade, held rain or shine. Judging from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Parade starts at 7 p.m. For more info please e-mail eric.schrack@comcast.net or shartlesvillefireco@comcast.net Visit www.Shartlesvillefireco.com for registration form.
25 July 2009 – Hazelton, Pennsylvania
4th Annual “58 Miles For Our Cause” Motorcycle Ride. Sponsored by Foundation 58, Inc. Dedicated to providing financial assistance to Firefighters, Police and EMS throughout the United States, who have been diagnosed with cancer. Regiestration 11 am – 12:45 pm, at the Hazelton Southside Fire Station, 525 E. Broad St. Ride begins at 1 pm. For more info please visit http://foundation58.org e-mail info@foundation58.org
phone 888-426-0058.
29 July – 1 August 2009 – Newark, Delaware
108th Annual Convention of the Cumberland Valley Volunteer Fireman’s Association (CVVFA) Hosted by the Aetna Hose Hook & Ladder Co. Memorial service 30 July, at 9 am, 1 August, 108th Convention Parade at noon. More info www.cvvfa.org or contact Bob Romig via email at BobRFire17@aol.com
July 30 (Thursday) 2009 – Brandy Station, Virginia
Brandy Station Volunteer Fire Department Parade. Location: Rt. 685, Fleetwood Heights Road. Step-off Time 6:30 p.m. Trophies and door prizes. For information on any of these events visit http://bsvfd.com/ or contact Joe Bailey at 540-825-7125 info@bsvfd.com
31 July - 1 August 2009- North Aurora, Illinois
2 August 2009 - Media, Pennsylvania
Delaware Valley Fire Muster & Show. Rose Tree Park, 1671 N. Providence Rd.,
from 9:30 am - 2 pm. Hosted by the Cradle of Liberty AFA (CLAFAA) & sponsored by
the Delaware County Fireman's Assoc. This year's featured manufacturer is Seagrave.
Trophies & dash plaques will be awarded. Registration fee for all apparatus $5
donation. For more information or to obtain a registration form, contact chairman
Bill Anderson at (610) 521-3516 or through e-mail clafaa@hotmail.org
1 August 2009 – Denver, Colorado
Denver Firefighters Museum, Fun at the Fire House: Celebrating a Century of Firefighting
Our annual safety fair this year celebrates 100 years of firefighting at Historic Station No. 1! Children of all ages can try their hand with a fire hose, escape from a smoky room, ride on a fire truck, try on firefighter gear, and maneuver through the fire safety obstacle course. And, our community partners who share our commitment to children and family safety, will line the streets with information booths. Free. 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. www.denverfirefightersmuseum.org
1 August 2009 - Alexandria, Virginia
The Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Association annual Firehouse Festival. 9 am to 2 pm. The popular family event features antique fire apparatus, craft booths, displays by Alexandria merchants, and live music. In addition to the day's outdoor events, festival participants will enjoy visiting the Friendship Firehouse Museum, originally built as a firehouse in 1855. Now a philanthropic organization focusing on fire-fighting history and fire safety, the Friendship Fire Company remains active in community events, including the annual Festival. Food and beverages are available. Children will receive free fire helmets, meet a real Dalmatian, and are treated to a supervised visit inside the City's fire trucks. For more information, call 703-838-3891 or visit http://oha.alexandriava.gov/friendship/ff-festival-home.html
1 August 2009 – Brandy Station, Virginia
Brandy Station Volunteer Fire Department Annual Car & Truck Show. We would love to have antique fire and rescue units. Show time is 10 am to 3 pm at 20057 Fleetwood Hgts., Route 685, Brandy Station Fairgrounds. For more information contact Darrell Myers at info@bsvfd.com or go to www.bsvfd.com
2 August 2009 - Denver, Colorado
15 - 16 August 2009 - Virginia City, Nevada
CFMA Muster celebrating the 150th anniversary of Virginia City. For information,
contact Anita Curtis at (775) 742-1328, ACurtis@storeycounty.org
or Cherie Nevin at (775) 230-1474, CNevin@storeycounty.org
14 - 15 August 2009 – Wrightsville, Pennsylvania
97th Annual York County Firefighters Association Convention and parade. Hosted by Hellam
& Wrightsville Fire Companies. On Saturday the 15th, at 1 pm, there will be a parade
through Wrightsville Boro. For more info visit
www.wrightsvillefire.com/2009_Convention.htm
15 August 2009 – Elizabeth, Pennsylvania
Blaine Hill VFC 77th annual firefest parade. Line up at 5:00 pm. One of Pittsburgh's largest apparatus parades. The last few years has featured apparatus from 10 different counties and 3 different states. For complete list of awards, directions or any other questions email to blainehillvfc@firehousemail.com
12 – 15 August 2009 – Washington, DC
IFBA (International Fire Buff Assoc.) 57th annual Convention. Location: Liaison Hotel, 415 New Jersey Ave. NW. Please watch our web site for updates www.ifba.org/htmls/convention.htm
14 August 2009 - Ferndale, Michigan
15 August 2009 - Plainfield Pennsylvania
West Pennsboro VFC, 1st Annual Car/Truck show. 9 am - 3 pm at the firehouse, no rain date.
Classes include antique fire trucks. 1st & 2nd place awards for each class.
Contact Ken.Bacon@ssa.gov
14 August 2009 - Ferndale, Michigan
The 9th Annual International Emergency Vehicle Show features a display of the latest,
and yesterdays, Police, Fire, Military and EMS vehicles ranging from a 1930's Hot Rod
Police Car to some of today's most advanced, along with Bomb Squad's, K-9's with plenty of
fun for the whole family! Along with the show we will also feature the Lights & Sirens
Cruise, an exciting array of emergency vehicles cruis'n Woodward Avenue
Do you have a classic, restored or customized police, fire, military or EMS vehicle and
would like to participate? Contact Pat Hulbert, phulberts@aol.com or visit
www.ferndaledreamcruise.com
15 August 2009 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh 25th Annual Firefighters Muster and Memorial, 9AM to 3 PM, held at Pittsburgh's
North Shore near Heinz Field home of Super Bowl Champion Steelers. Awards, pumping,
vendors welcome. Contact Tri State Antique Fire Engine Assn, R. Clifford, 412-487-8312,
bob.barb.clifford@verizon.net
16 August 2009 – Millville, New Jersey
Annual Antique Fire Muster and firematic flea market. Location Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center (formerly known as Wheaton Village) from 10 am to 4 pm, rain or shine. Sponsored by the Glasstown Antique Fire Brigade www.gafb.net/ Free admission to muster grounds.
19 - 21 August 2009 – Niagara Falls, New York
20 – 22 August 2009 – Irvona, , Pennsylvania
117th Central District Convention. Some of the events are as
follows: Friday, August 21, Memorial Service at 9 am.; Battle of the Barrel 3
pm. Saturday, August 22 , 9 am to 2 pm; 10 am pumping contest; 2 pm Parade lineup and judging; 5 pm Convention Parade. For updates visit www.irvonafirecompany.com
22 August 2009- Kingston, New York
29 - 30 August 2009 - Fortuna, California
CFMA Championship Muster will be held at Humboldt County Fairgrounds in Ferndale.
This is a Ferndale Fortuna Muster Saturday parade at 9:00. Sunday competition is at 9:00.
www.californiamuster.com
Contact Bill Klatt at klatt@suddenlink.net
23 - 29 August 2009 - Tamaqua, Pennsylvania
The 55th Schuylkill County Fire Convention, hosted by the Citizens FC. Sunday, August 23,
there will be a memorial church service for fallen FF, Saturday the 29th will be the parade.
For more information please visit cfc65.com
29 August 2009 -
Ypsilanti, Michigan
Michigan Firehouse Museum’s Annual Fire Truck Muster. Location: Riverside
Park, on Cross Street between Huron and River Street. Hours 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This one-day outdoor event will feature a variety of antique and
classic fire-fighting vehicles with pumping demonstrations ongoing throughout
the day. Returning to this year’s event will be a special children’s area where
fire fighters young and old will have a chance to operate a reproduction
hand-pumper, spray a fire hose, try on gear, climb on a vintage fire truck,
drive a fire truck pedal car, and learn important fire safety
information. For directions and further details please visit www.michiganfirehousemuseum.org/special.htm
5 September 2009 - Boonton, New Jersey
All Departments participating in the parade must register at the corner of Morris Avenue and Rockaway Street from 9 am to Noon. Truck Judging will be from 9 am to 11 am. Departments should assemble in the Park Section of Boonton no later than 12 Noon. The Parade will begin promptly at 1:30 pm. Parade will be held Rain or Shine Contact: Kevin Osborne kcosborne@optonline.net for details on the parade, or call 973-316-6929.
5 September 2009 - Sacramento, Pennsylvania
10 -12 September 2009 - Shippensburg, Pennsylvania
Come join the Cumberland Valley Hose Company in celebrating our 150th anniversary
1859 - 2009. Celebrations will include hosting the Cumberland County Volunteer Firefighter
Convention. Parade Saturday Sept. 12. Judging from 9 am - noon, start time 2 pm.
For info visit www.cvhose.com
or e-mail chief@cvhose.com
11 - 12 September 2009 - Tallman, New York
97th Annual Rockland County Fireman's Association Convention and Parade hosted by the
Tallman FD. Tallman is also celebrating its 100th anniversary. On Saturday September 12,
the Tallman FD will lead the parade. Scheduled to start at 2:00 PM, this parade is expected
to include upwards of 30 participating Fire Departments from throughout Rockland County,
neighboring New Jersey and others from the Hudson Valley. For further details and parade
route visit www.tallmannyfd.org/parade.html
12 September 2009 - Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Shepherdstown VFD firemen's parade 11 am.
12 - 14 September 2009 - Sand Fork, West Virginia
Gilmer County Firemen's Rodeo, 5530 WV Hwy 5E. Contact: Charlotte Radcliff
(304) 462-7653.
13 September 2009 - San Jose, California
9th Annual Antique Autos in History Park (Kelley Park) 12 noon to 5 p.m. All 1900 to
1945 autos, fire apparatus, bicycles and other vehicles invited. Antique collectible
display. For more information, go to www.scvmtfc.org
or contact Allan Greenberg at allang@pacbell.net
or 408-997-0879.
9 - 13 September 2009 - Burnsville, Minnesota
Burnsville Fire muster, annual event held weekend after Labor Day at Civic Center Park.
Fri., Fire truck water display 6- 9:30 PM; Sat., Fire truck parade 11 AM- 12:30 PM, lineup
10 AM, and fire demos noon-3 PM; Fire truck water display 6 – 9:30 PM. There is also a
community parade, block parties, bands, fireworks, rides, games and food as well as
traditional fire fighter games and competitions. For complete list of events and contact
please visit our web site www.burnsvillefiremuster.com/events.htm
12 September 2009 - St. Louis, Missouri
The Gateway Fire Historical Society would like you to join us with over 150 pieces of
equipment as we celebrate the St. Louis Fire Departments Great Fire Engine Rally.
7 am – 5 pm. We will parade down Washington Avenue to the riverfront where there will be
static displays of the equipment, both new and old, fire fighter competitions, fire safety
demonstrations, kids play area to learn how to squirt a fire hose, and vendors booths and food.
Visit www.gatewayfirestlouis.com/
11 - 12 September 2009 - Honesdale, Pennsylvania
Honesdale Hose Company #1, is hosting the 79th Annual Northeastern Pennsylvania
Volunteer Firemen's Federation (NEPVFF) Annual Convention. Saturday: Memorial service
noon - 1 pm; Apparatus Judging 9:30 am to 1:30 pm at Highland Physicians, Fairview Ave;
Parade at 4 PM.
13 September 2009 - Brampton, Ontario, Canada
The Canadian Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony honors all Canadian firefighters who
have died in the line of duty. The 2009 ceremony honorary host is the Brampton Fire &
Emergency Services, Brampton is located northwest of Toronto.
For updates visit www.cfff.ca
12 September 2009 – Oakland, New Jersey
Oakland FD, 100th Anniversary parade & celebration. 10 am to noon. www.oaklandfd.org/index.cfm?fs=events.eventView&Event_ID=16
17 - 20 September 2009 – Roscommon, Michigan
19 September 2009 - Colorado Springs, Colorado
IAFF Fallen Fire Fighters Annual Memorial Observance Ceremony takes place at 1 pm. Loved ones of fallen fire fighters and thousands of IAFF members and others are expected to attend. This year’s ceremony will honor those killed in the line of duty between June 1, 2008 and June 1, 2009 as well as those that died early, but were reported during this time period.
The mission of the IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial, which is located in the shadow of Pike’s Peak, is to honor the sacrifice made by professional fire fighters and paramedics who have given their lives in the line of duty. Since its creation in 1976, the names of fallen IAFF members have been engraved into the wall of honor located behind the memorial. The organization also provides assistance to surviving families and serves as a public reminder of the risks fire fighters take every day.
The motorcycle & apparatus procession also takes place Saturday, beginning in Lakewood. For itinerary of events and registration for please visit our web site www.iaff.org/HS/ffm/thisyear/program.aspx
19 – 20 September 2009 – Rochester, New York
Port of Rochester. 10 am to 4 pm. An antique fire muster and firefighter appreciation day. Sponsors: Genesee Valley Antique Fire Apparatus Association, Monroe County Fire Bureau, Rochester Fire Department and the City. For further information call 585-206-2253.
27 September 2009 – New York, New York
Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Run/Walk. Start time : 9:30 AM; Location: Brooklyn side of the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. The event retraces the steps of FF Stephen Siller who on 9/11 upon hearing of the attacks headed for the WTC. Upon arriving at the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel, Stephen was denied entrance with his vehicle. He took up his bunker gear and ran through the tunnel, eventually meeting up with his unit and perishing along with his other brothers. This event raises money for the Let Us Do Good foundation in Stephen's name raising money for children in need. For more details visit www.tunneltotowersrun.org/therun/detailsschedule.html
2 October 2009 - Elkins, West Virginia
2 – 3 October 2009 -
Lititz, Pennsylvania
20th Annual all Mack truck show at Gerhart Equipment Co. 910
Brunnerville Road, Owners of any Mack product (including fire apparatus),
any age or condition, are invited to display their vehicles Info: Gerhart
Equipment Co, PO Box 405, Lititz, PA 17543. Or 717-626-8544.
3 October 2009 - Middletown, New York
3 October 2009 – Warrensburg, Missouri
The 10th Annual Johnson County Fire Muster will be at 1:00 PM. It will be held at the Johnson County Fairgrounds and activities will include Team Hose Coupling, Dummy Drag, Bucket Brigade and Barrel Fight. Dinner will also be provided by the Johnson County Volunteer Fire Auxiliary immediately following the Muster. If anyone would like information or to sign up for this year’s event, call 660-747-5220.
3 – 4 October 2009 - Emmitsburg, Maryland
Since 1982, a grateful Nation has honored its fallen fire heroes during the annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend held in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
Families of fallen firefighters being honored this year and returning survivors will register at their hotels and attend a welcome reception on Friday evening.
Survivors of the fallen firefighters will participate in Family Day activities on Saturday on the National Fire Academy campus in Emmitsburg. An evening Candlelight Service at the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton will conclude the day.
On Sunday, honor guard units and bagpipers will open the Memorial Service with a procession honoring America's bravest and their families. The national tribute will conclude with the unveiling of plaques listing the names of the 2008 fallen heroes and others being honored who died in previous years.
Show your respect by sponsoring special events in your community. Ask your local cable company to make the nationally-broadcast services available so all may share in honoring America's bravest. For more info visit http://weekend.firehero.org/
5 - 10 October 2009 – Denver, Colorado
Denver Fire Museum National Fire Safety and Prevention Week is held each year to mark the anniversary of the 1871 Great Chicago Fire and raise public awareness of fire safety. Learn about this year’s theme with hands-on activities; take home sheets, and special presentations. Saturday the 10th is a family FREE day. For more info please visit www.denverfirefightersmuseum.org/calendar.htm
7, 14, 21, 28 October, 4 & 18 November 2009 – Denver, Colorado
Wee Wednesdays is a six week fire safety series designed for children 2 to 5. The play date teaches fire safety using a multi-media program. Concepts include: My Friend the Firefighter, Crawl Low Under Smoke, Get Low and Go, Stop! Drop! And Roll!, Safe for Play! Keep Away!, and Meet a Real Firefighter. 9:00 AM to 10 AM For reservations please visit www.denverfirefightersmuseum.org/
10 October 2009 – Verona, New Jersey
Verona FD 100th Anniversary parade. www.veronafd.org/100/index.html
10 October 2009 – Hudson, New York
3rd Annual Dalmatian Day at the FASNY Museum of Firefighting. This free, family oriented day focuses on the Dalmatian and fire safety and prevention. The programming for the event, runs from 10 am until 3 pm. For all events please visit www.fasnyfiremuseum.com/events_programs.php
17 October 2009 –
Farmington (Wall Township), New Jersey
Annual Family Fire Safety Muster at Allaire State Park. Muster and Flea
Market sponsored by NJ Fire Engine Museum Project. Starts 11 am – 3 pm rain or
shine. To participate call 732-463-7445 or 732-539-0168
. Park includes historic Allaire Village and Pine Creek railroad and picnic
groves. State Route 524, just off Exit 31B of Interstate 195, just West of
Exit 98 of the Garden State Parkway. Web site
www.njfiremuseum.org/
17 October 2009- Spindale, North Carolina10 October 2009 - Wichita, Kansas
Kansas Firefighters Museum, 1300 S. Broadway. You are invited to our parade! The Kansas Firefighters Museum is again sponsoring a parade of fire vehicles and apparatus during Fire Prevention Week. We welcome everybody who has a fire vehicle of any description or age to come join us. We would love to have your participation. Awards will be given. Contact B. K. Owens bkshome@yahoo.com (316) 263-3426 or visit our web page at http://members.cox.net/ksfm for updates.
24 October 2009 – Lutherville, Maryland
6 – 8 PM. Lantern Night. See fire apparatus in a new light: etched glass signal lamps and kerosene lanterns...also visit with staff in period attire. Wear your Halloween costume and get in for half price. Visit www.firemuseummd.org for more info.