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Now through - 15 November 2019 - Aurora, Illinois We are so incredibly
excited & honored to partner with the National EMS Museum with their
traveling exhibit, "The Art of Emergency Care."
The Aurora Regional Fire Museum marks the first stop for this traveling
exhibit, and we are honored to showcase the
history, technology, and service EMTs provide for our community. Open to the public in
the upstairs of the Aurora Regional Fire Museum.. https://tinyurl.com/y2l2fhl3 https://emsmuseum.org/ 6 - 10 August 2019 - Hampton,
Virginia First Responder Virginia
Conference. Hampton Roads Convention Center. This is the first joint
conference of the VA State FF’s Assoc.(VSFA) and the VA
Assoc., of Volunteer Rescue Squads (VAVRS). Check our website for updates https://tinyurl.com/yabwlhqc 1.888.640.5655 8 - 14 August 2019 - Arnold,
Pennsylvania Western Pennsylvania Firemen’s
Assoc.,Conference/Parade. Hosted by Citizens Vol. Fire Company #1 & Arnold
Engine Company #2. Battle of
Barrel: Saturday, August 10, 9 a.m. Parade: Sunday, August 11, 6 p.m. (Prejudging 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.). www.wpfa.org Video from 2017 by Mike
Villanova http://tinyurl.com/y3bgxp6k 9 - 11 August 2019 - Syracuse, New
York Fire Assoc., of the State of NY
(FASNY) invites you to the 147th Annual Convention. https://tinyurl.com/y8j872nu Registration: https://tinyurl.com/yaaomezv 9 - 11 August 2019 - Wallaceburg,
Ontario, Canada WAMBO, one of Canada’s largest
transportation shows. Free admission. Includes fire apparatus, hose
carts, ladder trucks and more. Saturday,
fire truck show 9 am - 5 pm, fire truck parade 3 pm with sirens going full
blast! This is a great show for fire buffs interested
in participating, or just enjoying a show featuring an array of fire fighting
apparatus including hose carts, ladder trucks,
and much more. For complete schedule visit https://tinyurl.com/y7y2hfcb For registration contact Lee
Burrows fire@wambo.ca. Facebook http://tinyurl.com/n362xn6 10 August 2019 - Castle Rock,
Minnesota The Minnesota Fire Engine Club,
SPAAMFAA chapter will hold its first Burger Feed/Fire Muster. There will
be many activities going on including
the parade to kick it off, waterball, pumping, food, and many more. More
details will be provided as the event gets
closer. Hope to see you there! email henleyfwd@charter.net On Facebook https://tinyurl.com/yxo7pnrn 10 August 2019 - Kingston NY Volunteer Firemen’s Hall &
Museum of Kingston NY 16th Annual Antique Fire Engine Muster. At the museum 10
am - 4 pm, antique, vintage and new
emergency vehicles. Closing parade 4 pm. Bucket brigade
contest, child’s battery powered fire truck raffle, silent
auction & free hotdogs & soda.
More info Bill Knowles vfmuseumofkingston@gmail.com
https://tinyurl.com/y5gdycp9 https://tinyurl.com/yxohrecj 10 August 2019 - Olympia, Washington Gathering of “Retired Fire Engines
of Thurston County & BBQ. Co-sponsored by Firehouse 5 & Pacific
NW SPAAMFAA chapter. 10 am - 3 pm at Mark Noble
Regional Fire Training Center, 1305 Fones Rd., SE, behind Home Dept. For
more info contact Mike Turcott mlt162@yahoo.com 10 August 2019 - Castle Rock,
Minnesota Minnesota Fire Engine Club is
hosting a parade, waterball, pumping demos & display of fire apparatus.
Location: 278th & Delft Ave. Parade Kick Off At 11 am.
Parade heads south on Hwy 3 from 263rd, then turning right on 280th heading
west, then another right on Danville Ave
heading north to 278th. After parade events include,
WaterBall, Pumping Demos & Display of Fire Trucks. Food will be available for
sale. For information contact the
Minnesota Fire Engine Club at: 651-269-4782, or mnfec1gmail.com https://tinyurl.com/yxcwsmgb https://tinyurl.com/y5n5bkur 15 - 17 August 2019 - Clymer,
Pennsylvania 127th Annual Central District
Firemen’s Convention. Hosted by the Clymer Volunteer Fire Co. #1. Friday: Memorial Service & Battle of Barrel Contest. Saturday: Pumping contest 10 am, parade judging 1 - 4 pm, Grand
Parade 6 pm. https://tinyurl.com/y5ezdeb6 More info Email cvfc150@gmail.com 16 August 2019 - Ferndale, Michigan 19th Ferndale Emergency Vehicle
Show, 1 - 8 pm, in downtown Ferndale.
On display during the course of the
show will be around 100 emergency vehicles that will be comprised of
ambulances, fire apparatus & police vehicles.
During the course of the show, the Ferndale FD will be offering “lift rides”
utilizing their aerial platform. At 5:30 P.M.,
all of the vehicles taking part in the emergency vehicle show will take part in
a “Lights & Sirens” cruise. The “Lights
& Sirens” cruise is the kick off event for the Woodward Dream Cruise which
takes place the very next day. The “Dream
Cruise” is the world’s largest one day car event with over one million people
in attendance, and over 20,000 cars taking part in the
cruise. If interested in taking part in the
Ferndale Emergency Vehicle Show or need more information, please contact
Event Coordinator, Anthony J. Rzucidlo by
phone at 313-563-6065 or email ajr107@peoplepc.com.
If you plan on bringing a vehicle to the show
pre-registration is highly suggested. Because of space limitations large
size vehicles such as ladder trucks can not be
accommodated. https://tinyurl.com/yy4e8kjv 16 - 17 August 2019 - Yorkanna,
Pennsylvania 107th York County Firefighters
Assoc., Convention & Parade. Hosted by Community FC No.1, station 38.
Parade August 17, apparatus & equipment
judging 8 am - noon, parade staging 8 :30 am - 2 pm, parade through
Yorkanna Borough 2 pm. Join us
for lots of fellowship & fun.https://tinyurl.com/yb2qmxse https://tinyurl.com/y3ubc8f2 16 -17 August 2019 - Red Hook, NY Dutchess County Firemen’s Assoc.,
73rd Convention. Hosted by the Red Hook FC who are celebrating 100
years of service. August 17,
join us for a parade with over 100 fire companies, step off 5 pm. https://tinyurl.com/y7cqlwzd 2018 parade video. https://youtu.be/Lr2p7Cf00iA 17 August 2019 - Kearney, Nebraska Nebraska Firefighters Museum &
Education Center presents Show & Shine & Firematic Flea Market, 2834 E.
1st St. Located off I-80 exits 272 &
275. Show & Shine 9 am - 5 pm,
Firematic Flea Market 11 am - 5 pm. Spaces are $25 each. We are looking for individuals
interested in displaying vintage fire equipment.
Come help us celebrate our 10 year
anniversary. To register your truck or reserve a
flea market spot contact Joel Cerny 402-720-4100 cerny_j@hotmail.com https://tinyurl.com/y47dap2s https://tinyurl.com/y4xmrknp Facebook event page https://tinyurl.com/y64yuk7t 17 August 2019 - Ypsilanti, Michigan Michigan Firehouse Museum Fire
Muster. Riverside Park 10 am - 3 pm. FREE family event. Get up
close with fire trucks in original and restored
condition. Hold a fire hose and spray into the Huron River. Listen
to the sirens and the history of firefighting and the
fire rigs on display. Visit us at https://tinyurl.com/4lfcq3 https://tinyurl.com/y444cnnr Email info@michiganfirehousemuseum.org 17 August 2019 - Parsippany, New
Jersey Revolutionary FOOLS of Northern NJ,
5th Annual Fire Apparatus Muster and Fire Show. Parsippany PAL Bldg/lot, 33 Baldwin Rd. 9 am - 3 pm,
admission $5 for 12 and over. Modern, antique apparatus and Scale
emergency vehicle models on display. Fire
equipment, food & t-shirt vendors. Fun for entire family. Trophies
for apparatus. Parade 10 am.
Vendor space available $50 per
table. Looking for rigs to join us for a parade and muster. Email Steve Jason trruckie52@gmail.com to
register. On Facebook https://tinyurl.com/y4kxprdo https://tinyurl.com/y2aae5hn 17 August 2019 - North Haverhill,
New Hampshire Dan Jock MemorialFiremen’s Muster,
VFW Memorial Field. Join us for our 6th Dan Jock Memorial Fireman's
Muster! After a brief hiatus last year, we
are back & ready to go big or go home. The day consists of exciting events
for firefighters, food, vendors and
children’s activities. Admission is always by donation and fun is sure to
be had by all! All proceeds benefit the Dan Jock
Memorial Scholarship fund. To Register as a Team, Vendor, or
Sponsor https://tinyurl.com/y6mlkwv5rm
Also visit our web site & Facebook pages.
https://tinyurl.com/y2ldfevh https://tinyurl.com/y5xsbp22 https://tinyurl.com/yyj3nwcf 17 August 2019 - Winchendon,
Massachusetts *** This event has
been canceled - no further info available Winchendon American Legion Post 193,
295 School St. Antique hand pumped fire engine muster to see who can play the
longest stream of water. This is the oldest organized sport in the
USA. Spectators are invited to try out pumping the
machines. Visit us on Facebook https://tinyurl.com/y4xgh5al 17 August 2019 - York, Maine York Village Fire Department 103rd
Annual Parade & Muster.
1 Firehouse Dr., noon
- 3:30 pm. We are holding strong with this tradition & making each year
better than before.
Parade begins at 12:00
noon. It runs from Woodbridge Rd. at Rt.1A & travels through York Harbor,
ending at the York Village
monument. Join us at Moulton Park in York Harbor on York St (Rt. 1A) for
food, kids events, vendors & a classic New England Fireman's
Muster. The general public is
urged to attend & participate in the muster events. Five people are
needed to form a team. Team "Captains"
meet after the parade to go over the competitions. https://tinyurl.com/yyx89rzq http://yorkvillagefire.com
17 August 2019 -
Churchville, New York Genesee Valley Antique
Fire Apparatus Assoc., Antique Fire & Emergency Vehicle Show. 10 am - 4 pm,
Churchville Park, Park Rd. Hand
drawn and motorized fire equipment, ambulances and police vehicles.
Parade 10 am, kids firefighter challenge, 11 am -
4 pm, hand pumper demos 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, Churchville Fire Dept.,
extrication demo, noon & motorized pumping
contests 1 pm. Food will be available. FREE admission. Contact Jim
Kurycki kurycki@aol.com 18 August 2019 - Millville, New
Jersey Glasstown Antique Fire Brigade 39th
Annual Fire Muster & Firematic Flea Market. Wheaton Arts & Cultural
Center, 1000 Village Dr., 10 am - 4
pm. Note: apparatus must be at least 25 years
old. www.gafb.net On Facebook https://tinyurl.com/ycb3dz7r Contact nandine@aol.com 18 August 2019 - Pittsburgh, PA Tri State Antique Fire Engine
Assoc., Annual Antique Fire Muster. Pittsburgh’s Mon Parking Wharf, near
289 Fort Pitt Blvd., 9 am - 2 pm. Take ramp
down to Wharf. Registration $20. Static display, pumping from
draft, vendors welcome no fee. https://tinyurl.com/y52ary3h. https://tinyurl.com/y4gxhsze Info Bob Clifford Bob.barb.clifford@verizon.net 23 August 2019 -
Hartford, Connecticut "A Night of
Fire,” Come take a look at the incredible work of the Connecticut Fire
Photographers Assoc., who document the fire service in CT & surrounding
areas. Come see their display
& chat with the photographers about what they do. Hosted by The
Tobacco Shop, 89 Pratt St., 7 - closing. https://tinyurl.com/yyaaxu6w https://tinyurl.com/y5nz6q38 23 - 24 August 2019 - Elkton,
Maryland The Singerly Fire Company in
partnership with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation & the National
Fire Heritage Center is pleased to host the
following: Friday, Fire apparatus Cruise-in 5 - 9 pm downtown Elkton. Saturday, Firematic Flea Market ($25) 8 am - 4 pm, & Muster, 9
am - 3 pm, & Fire Apparatus Model Show at the Singerly Station. Advance registration for muster is free, $10 day of
event. This event benefits the Singerly
FC http://singerly.com Nat’l
Fallen Firefighters Foundation https://www.firehero.org & National Fire Heritage Center https://fireheritageusa.org For registration, directions, list
of awards & details on all events https://tinyurl.com/y5kbgnl9 Venue layout on Facebook https://tinyurl.com/y6nxd4lm 24 August 2019 - New Haven, Indiana 3rd Annual New Haven Fire Muster
& Expo, with the Fort Wayne Firefighters Museum & Hoosier Burn
Camp. Historic Downtown New Haven on Broadway. This
is a free event with activities for all ages. Adult bucket brigade, cot
races, waterball & speed bunker gear
pack competitions. 11 am - 4 pm, parade 10 am. On Facebook https://tinyurl.com/yxqzth25 for
event schedule, registration & vendor forms visit www.nhfiremuster.com contact Ray Easterly ray@priority1safety.com 2018 video https://youtu.be/RfzVmA8zwX4 24 August 2019 - Tamaqua,
Pennsylvania Schulykill County Firemen’s Parade
hosted by Tamqua FD. Registration – South
Ward Fire Co. 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Judging – Tamaqua Area
Senior High School and Middle School 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Line Up – Lehigh St.,
Rowe St., Swatara St. and Old Rt. 209 1:00 p.m. – Parade
Starts Refreshments – East
Side of Tamaqua, Area of the old CVS Store and Maff Motors For parade
registration, map, award list & further details https://tinyurl.com/y6apag3j Note: Parade
registration can only be submitted via
our Web Site. Facebook event page https://tinyurl.com/y38wql8n 25 August 2019 - Fairhaven,
Massachusetts Fairhaven Call Firefighter’s Assoc.,
10th Annual Fairhaven FF’s Muster & Parade. Parade starts 11:30 am,
and muster begins at 1 pm, in Livesey
Park. The parade is a wet parade, so bring
your water balloons, water guns, and any other water ammo. Food, drinks, t-shirts & other
apparel will be available for purchase. Everyone is welcome, this is a family
event. Contact fairhavenfiremuster@yahoo.com Video from 2018 https://youtu.be/L6Z-K1DbJwY Visit us on Facebook https://tinyurl.com/y4g28e2r https://tinyurl.com/y4mrbr4a 31 August 2019 - St. Thomas,
Ontario, Canada CANCELED NOTE: The St Thomas Professional Firefighters Association in
conjunction with the St Thomas Fire Muster Days committee, has come to the very
difficult decision to CANCEL the
Fire Muster Days scheduled for August 31st 2019.
We did not make this decision
lightly as a lot of planning has been invested into this event. However, we are
confident in our decision. I would like to take this
opportunity to thank the committee, local businesses & fellow firefighters
for their hard work & commitment to the muster for over 36
years. We appreciate the community's
understanding with regard to this difficult decision. Daryl Smith, Fire Muster
Days Chair Facebook https://tinyurl.com/yys382of https://tinyurl.com/yxvhu6qr
1 September 2019 - Oakland, Rhode
Island Oakland Mapleville Fire Department
60th annual Field Day & Muster. Corner of Victory Hwy., & Oakland
School St. Parade 11 am, muster starts
immediately after.Bring your family & friends and enjoy. Rain date
9/2/19 https://tinyurl.com/y3m8xrdg www.oaklandmaplevillefd.com 1 - 9 September 2019 - Manchester,
Iowa The Manchester FD is hosting the
141st Iowa FF’s Assoc., Annual Convention at the Delaware County
Fairgrounds. Sat., 9/7, Parade 6:30 pm, lineup begins at 5 pm. Registration
form https://tinyurl.com/y28ylxd4 Schedule https://tinyurl.com/y6fbhawm Facebook https://tinyurl.com/yyblf8l4 4 - 7 September 2019 - Burnsville,
Minnesota Burnsville Fire Muster, Civic
Park. Come & see the Minnesota Fire Engine Club (new SPAAMFAA
chapter), participate in fire truck water displays and
parade. Friday: Fire Truck Equipment/Water Displays, 6 - 9:30
pm. Saturday: Community & Fire Truck Parade, 11 am. Burnsville FD Equipment/Demos, 1 -
4:00 pm, Fire Truck Equipment/Water Demos Noon - 9:30 pm Watch our web site for
updates. https://tinyurl.com/yyglqgd4 Parade registration https://tinyurl.com/yydkv4yr Facebook https://tinyurl.com/hbmrwll Email henleyfwd@charter.net or burnsville.firemuster@gmail.com 7 September 2019 - Frackville,
Pennsylvania Schuylkill Historical Fire Society
Annual Antique Muster & Open House. Schuylkill Fire Training Center,
1 Fireman’s Rd., just off Route 61 and I-81,
exit 124. 11 am - 3 pm. Free registration. Registation 9:45 am, parade at
10:45 am, lineup 10:15 am from Schuylkill
Mall, exit 124 of I-81. Kids fire engine rides, food vendors, pumping
competition noon, firematic flea market, drive a
tiller & more. Rescue demo at noon. Memorial service at 1:30
pm. Awards 2 pm. Info 570-462-4400 or email Doug Evans evans3103@comcast.net Visit us on
Facebook https://tinyurl.com/y9b4d9ol
https://tinyurl.com/yy6avupa 2018 parade video http://tinyurl.com/y7vveqos 7 September 2019 - Milford,
Connecticut Engine 260 will host the 48th Annual
Engine 260 Fire Apparatus Show & Muster. 10AM – 5PM at Eisenhower
Park, located on Rt. 121 (North Street).
New this year All makes & Years of Apparatus Welcome to Enter. Activities
include a parade of fire apparatus
(motorcade), firefighter competitions, exhibitions and demonstrations, along
with a firematic flea market. Free admission
to the general public. All proceeds benefit the Milford Recreation
Department program for children with special needs. For
further information call or write: Engine 260 Inc., 4 Flax Mill Terrace Milford,
CT 06461 203-874-2605 Email Engine260@aol.com www.engine260.org 7 September 2019 - Oak Creek,
Wisconsin The Milwaukee Fire Historical
Society & Milwaukee Area Technical College present MATC Fire Police EMS
Expo. Location: Milwaukee Area Technical
College, 6665 S. Howell Ave., 9 am - 2 pm. Antique Fire & Police Vehicles
on Display & Fire/Police/EMS Flea
Market. 9 am, Emergency vehicle parade; 9:30 am, 911 Memorial Service;
challenge activities for children &
adults; demos - vehicle extrication, flight for life, police canines &
more. Food will be available
for purchase. Auction of items
benefitting Milwaukee Area Junior Fire Institute.
Email BradGruenewald@alliantenergy.com for further details.
https://tinyurl.com/y2lzykqh https://tinyurl.com/y579gtjk 7 September 2019 -
Union, Illinois Northern Illinois Fire
Museum Fire Expo, Illinois Railway Museum, 7000 Olson Rd., 9 am - 2pm.
Demos, fire truck rides, firematic swap meet
& more. For more info email Tom McDermott tom@sinfulsaintsband.com Northern
IL Fire Museum mail@nifm.net https://www.nifm.net 11 September 2019 - Jersey City, New
Jersey Note: This is an amazing opportunity these
fellows provide for free. Please be sure to honor their requests. Annual 9-11
"Tribute in Lights" Photo Shoot. Location - Liberty State Park.
Any apparatus from a department, an antique or privately owned is
welcome. But you must contact one of the following: Ed
Gray tunnelcop1@aol.com Bill Tompkins peterscamera@optonline.net or
Ron Johnson photozonfire@optonline.net
Please note this is not open to other photographers
or spectators. We appreciate
your cooperation in making this event a success. 11 - 15 September 2019 - Oshawa,
Ontario, Canada World Firefit & Canadian
National Championships. The FireFit Championships is a
competition based on fire fighting tasks commonly performed in emergency
situations. We have a number of Events to
participate in depending upon your level of fitness & commitment! FireFit Relay (3 - 5 person relay);
FireFit X3 (2 person technical relay); FireFit Individual / Team (Team made
of 3 - 5 team members). Check each of
these events out on the need to know page. www.firefit.com 13 - 14 September 2019 - Wildwood,
New Jersey Annual New Jersey Firemen’s
Convention/Expo. For complete schedule visit https://tinyurl.com/y9ma6q8z
Parade Saturday 2 pm. New Jersey
Avenue, starts at Cresse avenue and heads North on New Jersey to 20th Ave. www.njfireexpo.com Vendor registration https://tinyurl.com/y9du9yr8
Parade registration https://tinyurl.com/ycwtbz5m
13 - 15 September 2019 - Fryeburg,
Maine 56th Annual Maine State Federation
of FF’S Convention. Fryeburg Fairgrounds. A weekend full of firefighter
activities. Vendors, apparatus & equipment
demos, parade, muster & more. Sept. 14, parade line up 9 am step off
10 am. http://msfff.org/ https://tinyurl.com/ybhfjvco 13 - 15 September 2019 - Shelton,
Connecticut 136th Annual Connecticut State
Firefighter’s Assoc., Convention. Hosted by Huntington FD who are
celebrating 100 yrs. Parade Saturday 9/15.
Parade registration form http://tinyurl.com/y44qehks http://tinyurl.com/y2kev3ay Video from 2018 parade by Mike
Villanova https://youtu.be/5F6uilc3bwc 14 September 2019 - Lutherville,
Maryland Fire Museum of Maryland, Honoring
Our Heroes Motor Muster, 10 am - 2 pm.
Our annual salute to fire, police,
EMS, and military personnel, with antique fire engine demonstrations and
rides. Sponsored by area businesses and the
citizens of Baltimore County, Honoring our Heroes is a great way to say “Thank You" to all of our
community members in uniform. https://tinyurl.com/z4m2vuc https://tinyurl.com/y239ywy9 14 September 2019 - Rock Hill, New
York Sullivan County Firefighters Assoc.,
parade. Watch our web site for updates www.sullivannyfirefighters.org
We are also on Facebook https://tinyurl.com/yaoqolvp 14 September 2019 - Tullytown,
Pennsylvania. Tullytown FC 100 year Anniversary
Celebration Parade, We will start our parade at Walt Disney school to
Levittown Parkway to Route 13, over Tullytown
Bridge, down Main Street And ending at Tullytown Fire Company. There will be a celebration
afterwards behind the Firehouse and ALL are welcome! There will be food,
beverages as well as mugs & T
Shirts. We are accepting vendors for this
day, if interested reach out to Karen at Karen81478@gmail.com https://tinyurl.com/y4wvd39l https://tinyurl.com/y2mcg28j 14 September 2019 - Harrison, New
York Harrison FD 125th Anniversary parade
4 pm., with over 15 fire departments and antique apparatus.
Parade starts at Halstead Ave., & Hunter St.,
ends at Harrison Ave. Block party follows at Harrison
Train Station parking lot. Please join us for a fun filled day, Kids Zone,
food, music & more. https://tinyurl.com/y54y4pfr www.harrisonfd.org For more
info Email HarrisonVFD125@gmail.com 15 September 2019 - Citrus Heights,
California 17th Annual Northern California Fire
Equipment and Memorabilia Swap Meet. Co-sponsored by the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District, Pioneer
Mutual Hook and Ladder Society, and the California Chapter of SPAAMFAA.
Swap meet is behind Sac Metro Station 21
at 7641 Greenback Lane. Sellers set-up begins at 7 a.m., & is open to the
public starting at 8 a.m. Free admission,
free selling spaces. Buyers park outside. Nozzles, hose, fittings, lights,
sirens, hydrants, helmets, clothing, etc.
For info or to request a selling space, contact Gil Aymeric at 916.408.3710 or
Randy Wootton at 916.216.1407. This is the
largest fire-related swap event on the West Coast. https://tinyurl.com/ybgbp9xp https://tinyurl.com/y8p7qg4b 19 - 21 September 2019 - Roscommon,
Michigan Annual Michigan Firemen’s Memorial
Festival. Roscommon County Fire Training Grounds (formerly known as Roscommon Fairgrounds). Friday: Bright Light Vehicle Showdown, 7 pm followed by Bright
Light Parade. Saturday: 9 am Roscommon Firemen’s Memorial Service, Parade
through downtown. Free admission and parking. www.firemensmemorial.com Email dhhodges2@juno.com 21 September 2019 - Jeffersonville,
Indiana Vintage Fire Museum Annual Muster,
10 am - 3 pm. Food, swap meet etc. Parade on Spring St., 11 am,
pumping 2 pm at the Ohio River www.vintagefiremuseum.org On Facebook https://tinyurl.com/y7rkuf7l Contact 812-282-4705 or email vfmuseum@gmail.com 21 September 2019 - Fulton, New York Fulton Fall Cluster Muster, 3rd
annual antique fire muster, 10 am - 3 pm. Location: CCW
Barrett Dr. In conjunction with SPAAMFAA chapters from CNY, Rochester
& Thousand Islands Hose Haulers. Event
includes invitation to all vintage public safety vehicles and apparatus which
includes fire trucks, carts and trailers, police
and ambulances. A kid friendly event. Email mark@lettersnsigns.com On Facebook https://tinyurl.com/yb7mqoat 21 September 2019 - Wallington, New
Jersey Wallington FD Truck Company 201,
125th Anniversary Celebration, 2 - 6 pm. https://tinyurl.com/y6rlvo22 21 September 2019 - Chatham,
Ontario, Canada FireFest downtown Chatham, Canada’s
largest show of antique fire apparatus & emergency response vehicles. We are back!!! It will become
official in the next few weeks. Details to follow. 21 September 2019 - Newbury,
Massachusetts Newbury Firemen’s Muster, Handtub
Lane, noon - 3 pm. Antique hand pumped fire engine muster to see who can play the longest
stream of water. This is the oldest organized sport in the USA.
Spectators are invited to try out pumping the machines.
Visit us on Facebook https://tinyurl.com/y4fl9ock https://tinyurl.com/yxq44ov8 21 September 2019 - Succasunna, New
Jersey Antique Fire Assoc., of NJ, Antique
Fire Truck Show. Horseshoe Lake Park, 72 Eyland Ave.,
9 am - 2 pm. 9:00 Motorcade lineup 9:30 Motorcade starts 10:00 Food stand opens 1:30 PM awards ceremony Visit us at www.afanj.com or on Facebook https://tinyurl.com/y3x7azgj Contact Mike Foote 973.886.0429
or bssfoote@aol.com 21 September 2019 - Merrionette
Park, Illinois Merrionette Park FD is hosting a
Firematic Flea Market, Parade and Modern & Antique Fire Apparatus Display. 8 am - 1 pm. Parade at 9
am. Come help us celebrate 70 years of service. Location: 3359 W.
115th St. All FD’s & privately owned apparatus are
welcome. Privately owned must have proof of liability insurance.
For more info contact Dennis McGuire dennis.mcguire@merrionettepark.org 22 September 2019 - Port Jervis, New
York Port Jervis Tourism Board is hosting
an Antique Fire Truck Show, Downtown Port Jervis, 10 am - 5 pm. All
fire dept. & privately owned antique
apparatus are welcome. Vendor registration http://tinyurl.com/y6c95c58 Facebook https://tinyurl.com/y3q3aq5g For application 845-856-6741. Contact schillwilliam207@gmail.com
Please put “Antique Fire Truck Show” in subject line. 22 September 2019 - East Greenwich,
Rhode Island The Rhode Island
Antique Fire Apparatus Society, the Rhode Island chapter of the Society for the
Preservation and Appreciation of
Antique Motor Fire Apparatus in America (SPAAMFAA) will be holding its 15th
Annual Antique Fire Apparatus and
Equipment Show. Show will run from
10:00 am – 3:00 pm at the New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich
campus, located at 1 New England Tech
Blvd. Admission to the show is free. We will however be collecting new,
unwrapped toys that will be distributed to
needy families during the holiday season. The show
will consist of a display of antique motorized fire apparatus & other fire
memorabilia. There will be a Fire Safety Smoke House for
children to go through. Smokey Bear & Sparky the Fire Dog are also
scheduled to make an
appearance during the
show. Anyone
who wishes to display fire apparatus can download a registration form https://tinyurl.com/y2bscsk4 or register
online https://tinyurl.com/y354b25b
(if your vehicle is insured, a scan of your insurance card will be
required to be uploaded with
your registration). Deadline to register for the show is Sunday,
September 8th. Hamburgers, hot dogs,
& refreshments will be available & RIAFAS souvenir t-shirts and hats
will be sold during the
show to help raise
money for the Society. Visit us on Facebook https://tinyurl.com/y57unahd or
online https://riafas.org 22 - 28 September 2019 - Warwick,
New York Orange County Volunteer Firemen’s
Assoc., Convention.104th parade Saturday 9/28, lineup 1 pm, step
off 2 pm, trophies 6:30 pm. Parade rules,
lineup & judging info https://tinyurl.com/yyhjwzgz. https://tinyurl.com/ybhwtd6l 26 - 29 September 2019 - Los
Angeles, California Fire Museum Network Seminar.
Check for details https://tinyurl.com/y6uha4lf
Visit us on Facebook 27 - 28 September 2019 - Hudson, New
York Hudson Department of Fire 164th
Annual Inspection & Parade. This
year the 225th anniversary of New York State’s oldest active
volunteer fire companies, J. W. Edmonds Hose Company No. 1 & H. W. Rogers
Hose Company No. 2, will
be celebrated.
Inspection of the apparatus & firefighting equipment of Hudson's all
volunteer fire department will begin at 6 PM on Friday at
the J. W. Hoysradt Hose Company, No. 8 firehouse at 515 Warren Street. The 163rd Annual
Inspection Parade will be held on Saturday, September 28th. Parade will line up
on North 7th & State
Streets beginning at 1
PM. Step off at 2 PM. Any questions or
concerns feel free to contact Chief Schermerhorn at (518)-929-1974. For
more details, parade routes & registration
visit https://tinyurl.com/y6my5zw5 28 September 2019 - Farmville,
Virginia Old Dominion Historical Fire Society
Annual Muster. Wilcks Lake Park, 10 am - 3 pm. For more info &
to register after June 1, see the ODHFS website
at: www.odhfs.org Online registration due by Sept., 21, https://tinyurl.com/y6748za4
Facebook event page https://tinyurl.com/y2cb24qw Contact
Floyd Greene FloydPowhatan@gmail.com 28 September 2019 - Herculaneum,
Missouri Jefferson County Firefighters
Assoc., 26th Annual Jeffco Fire Engine Rally at Herculaneum City Park, 776
Joachim Ave., 9 am - 3 pm. Rally begins with
parade of fire & EMS apparatus at 9:00 am. Parade will begin at St.
Pius X High School & travel north on Highway 61-67
to the fairgrounds. At 10:00 am,
the opening ceremony will begin with a memorial service & a special 9/11
memorial. Rally will feature
numerous fire apparatus and EMS
vehicles on display, firefighter competitions, firefighter demos, air rescue
helicopters, kids activities & numerous
vendor booths. Firefighter competitions will include Axe Throwing Contest
& Giant Jenga. Dalmatian contest, scavenger hunt,
face paintings, balloon artist & children's firefighter challenge.FD patch
trading & selling will also be
available. Food, drink & other concessions will be available for
purchase. No alcohol is permitted. Awards for truck categories &
competition winners will be presented at closing ceremony. The event is open to the public and
is free of charge. https://tinyurl.com/ya3fere8 truck registration https://tinyurl.com/y3vnvzhu team registration https://tinyurl.com/y3y5wemc www.jeffcofire.org For more info, call 314.852.4964 or 636.475.3080. 28 September 2019 - Hamburg,
Pennsylvania Hahn 30th Anniversary Reunion
Muster. Hamburg Fire Co., Field House, rear of 127 S. 4th St., 9:30 am -
4 pm. Flea market & parade (11 am -
noon). Video by Mike Villanova from 2014 reunion https://youtu.be/8vdhVsBA7y8 Truck registration $25, form fasllc@verizon.net Deadline 9/20 Vendor registration alfl3153@comcat.net Deadline 9/20 Hahn owners tribute photo
cgseadog@co Deadline 8/28 Business ad page form cgseadog@comcast.net Deadline 8/28 Held rain or shine. Questions
contact Lori Rausch fasllc@verizon.net 28 September 2019 - East Rutherford,
New Jersey East Rutherford FD 125th parade
& celebration. 2 mile parade 1 pm. Come & celebrate with
us. Our web site https://tinyurl.com/y93mva6g On Facebook https://tinyurl.com/yazhwswo Facebook event page https://tinyurl.com/yysoy5zk To register http://parade.erfd.net Info Email questions to 125parade@erfd.net 28 September 2019 - Lakewood,
Colorado 25th Annual West Metro Family Fire
Muster. West Metro Fire Rescue’s Training Center, 3535 S. Kipling St., 10 am - 2 pm. Bring your family
to this fun annual event and learn how West Metro Firefighters prepare
for emergencies. Attendees get to see
live fire demonstrations, participate in fun activities and learn how to
prepare their families for
emergencies. Please remember no pets allowed. https://tinyurl.com/y7guatah 28 September 2019 - Aiken, South
Carolina Aiken County Firefighters Assoc.,
presents Aiken County 2019 Fire Muster.
Aiken County Fairgrounds, 9 am - 3
pm. Proceeds benefit Forces United (formerly Aiken Warrior Project) Everyone is welcome to this FREE
event. There will be family friendly
events, firefighter challenges between 15 teams of Aiken County’s finest
firefighters, firefighter challenges, vendors of
food & speciality items and much more! “Firefighters, make sure you &
your department sign up with a team of
five to show off your amazing team work, skill & strength. Email aikencountyfa@gmail.com https://tinyurl.com/yyzrekej 28 September 2019 - Salisbury,
Massachusetts Salisbury Beach Firemen’s Muster,
noon - 3 pm. Antique hand pumped fire engine muster to see who can play
the longest stream of water. This
is the oldest organized sport in the USA. Spectators are invited to try
out pumping the machines. Visit us on Facebook https://tinyurl.com/yxeu4mfs 29 September 2019 - York,
Pennsylvania 6th Annual York Fire Muster, Cousler
Park, 1060 Church Rd. Registration 7 am, awards 3 pm. Firematic Flea
Market, food trucks, firefighter skills
challenge, kids games, bucket brigade, hose roll & safety displays. Featured apparatus Hahn. For
more info email Bob strawcem@aol.com Visit us on Facebook http://tinyurl.com/gsl8hch Video of the 2017 muster by Mike
Villanova https://tinyurl.com/ya8s8j7n 29 September 2019 - Allentown, New
Jersey Note: change of date NJ Fire Museum & Fallen
Firefighters Memorial is hosting its’ 4th Annual Open House, Location: 4
Polhemustown Rd., 10 am - 3 pm. In 2016 it was
the first time the collection had been seen in 40 years! Collection has over 60
antiques, contains examples of fire engines
powered by hand, chemical reaction steam, gasoline and diesel fuel. In addition to the fire apparatus,
many examples of tools, art, memorabilia and other items of interest will be on
display. http://www.njfiremuseum.org
Video of museum https://youtu.be/iQAJdJRdwBs Event
page https://tinyurl.com/y5jhhjjy 29 September 2019 - Fryeburg, ME Firemen’s Muster part of Fryeburg
Fair, 1154 Main St.https://tinyurl.com/o9gxo8t
Contact Clyde Watson or Twyla
Watson 207.441.6022 tmwatson58@gmail.com 29 September - 6 October 2019 -
Across the U.S. Light the Night for Fallen
Firefighters. Every October, the National
Fallen Firefighters Foundation sponsors the National Fallen Firefighters
Memorial Weekend, the official national tribute to those firefighters who died
in the line of duty during
the previous year. In
2017, the Foundation created Light the Night for Fallen FF'S to recognize
the 25th anniversary of the National Fallen
Firefighters Foundation & the National Fallen Fighters Memorial Weekend. To signup visit www.firehero.org/lights-signup For complete details https://tinyurl.com/y4cxhe82 4 - 5 October 2019 - Lititz,
Pennsylvania The Central Pennsylvania Chapter of
the Antique Truck Club of America will hold Mack Day, Gerhart Equipment, 910 Brunnerville Rd Friday is
a casual day when trucks arrive. The show field is started to be filled
as well as the vendor area. Friday evening is
when the Mack Brothers Clam Bake Reenactment takes place. Contact Doug Maney doug.maney@consultant.macktrucks.com 5 October 2019 - Beaumont, Texas Fire Museum of Texas Fire Prevention
& Family Safety Festival. Always held the first Saturday in
October. This is a free event, 10 am - 2 pm.
Activities include safety and health info & giveaways, children’s games
& activities, live fire
& technical rescue, EMS &
Hazmat demos, free food & drinks. https://tinyurl.com/y77kt2r5 https://tinyurl.com/y2d5qwlu 5 October 2019 - Woolrich, Maine Woolrich Firemen’s Muster, noon - 3
pm. Antique hand pumped fire engine
muster to see who can play the longest stream of water. This is the
oldest organized sport in the USA. Spectators
are invited to try out pumping the machines. Visit us on Facebook https://tinyurl.com/y4xgh5al https://tinyurl.com/y23fqetg 5 - 6 October 2019 - Emmitsburg,
Maryland Annual National Fallen Firefighters
Memorial Weekend. Every Oct. the Foundation sponsors the official
national tribute to all firefighters who died
in the line of duty during the previous year. For a full schedule of events http://tinyurl.com/k3z4dfh
Candlelight and Memorial Services will be live-streamed 6 October 2019 - Davenport, Iowa Village of East Davenport 6th Annual
Fire Muster & Lights & Siren Parade. Fire truck & emergency vehicle
lights & sirens parade starts at Modern
Woodman Park at 11:30 am. Should be circling the Village of East
Davenport around noon. Great entertainment for
the kids. Learn about fire safety, see Sparky the fire dog & enjoy
all of the antique fire trucks. Free event, but
donations to the International Fire Museum are accepted. This family event runs from noon - 4
pm. https://tinyurl.com/y8jh533x
For more info call 563.391.6431 8 - 10 pm. 6 October 2019 - Nationwide Bells Across America. Fire
Departments sounded a series of bells when firefighters died in the line of
duty to alert all members that a comrade had made the
ultimate sacrifice. This time-honored tradition continues today during
funerals & memorial services for
firefighters. Bells will ring coast to coast as a grateful nation pauses
to honor those firefighters
who died in 2018 and previous years. The National Fallen
Firefighters Foundation is asking communities, fire service organizations, and
religious organizations to help us honor our
fallen firefighters by participating in Bells Across America for Fallen
Firefighters. A moment of remembrance can occur
any time during Memorial Weekend, October 5 - 6. Fire department representatives are
encouraged to work with their clergy and community leaders to develop an appropriate ceremony. http://tinyurl.com/k8robd8 6 October 2019 - Manheim,
Pennsylvania 1st annual Mack CF
& Mack fire apparatus family picnic & meet & greet. 11 am, 3133
Pirsh Rd..Open to anyone who owns or loves Mack
fire apparatus. Food and Drinks provided. Anyone is welcome to bring your Mack
to display. There will be some unique
bulldogs on display & some special guests as well. We will be asking for a
$10.00 per adult & $5.00 per child donation to
cover our food and drink costs. This is a all u can drink and eat event but ask
everyone to drink responsibly. If any
profits are obtained the money will be donated to the Reading area fire museum
& the Old Fire Farts
of York Pa. There’s
tons of motels within 2 miles and a campground adjacent to the location. The
huge Mack show at Gerharts in Lititz is
the day before. Come out to that & spend the weekend here. We are looking
forward to meeting new
friends and talking
with old ones. This will be a great time for all and is a family friendly
event. There will be some very nice door prizes and
raffles at the event. Visit our Facebook event page https://tinyurl.com/y5y4us6f 8 - 12 October 2019 - Nashville,
Tennessee Firehouse expo, Music
City Center. https://tinyurl.com/y3cnd572 https://tinyurl.com/y5f4k6wf Email FirehouseExpo@xpressreg.net 13 October 2019 - Newton, New Jersey Sussex County Community College Fall
Foliage Muster. Old and new fire trucks, emergency service helicopters, hotdog & hamburger giveaway &
bounce house. Doors open 10 am, awards at 2 pm. Join us on the Public Safety
Training Academy grounds, 114 Morris
Turnpike. For more info call 973-948-7897 or email lbono@sussex.edu 13 October 2019 - Hingham,
Massachusetts Annual Bare Cove Fire Museum &
Mass. Antique Fire Apparatus Assoc., Antique Fire Truck Picnic noon - 4
pm. The event you will not want to miss,
it gets bigger & bigger each year! Come have some fun at the museum
& keep in touch! Please RSVP.
Massachusetts Antique Fire Apparatus Association (MAFAA) This is a members only picnic. You
must be a member of a fire museum or SPAAMFAA affiliate to attend. https://tinyurl.com/y3ko5w5x https://tinyurl.com/y6f73keo 19 October 2019 - Allentown,
Pennsylvania Mack Trucktoberfest. Mack
Trucks Historical Museum & Custom Center. Actual address 2402 Lehigh
Parkway South. Note: for GPS, use 11 Grammes Rd. https://tinyurl.com/y37rsbol
registration forms https://tinyurl.com/y3aqm74h 26 October 2019 - Lutherville,
Maryland Fire Museum of Maryland Lantern
Night 6 - 8 pm. A family-friendy Halloween. See fire
apparatus in a new light: etched glass signal lamps and kerosene lanterns;
also visit with reenactors in period
attire. Wear your Halloween costume and get in for 1/2 price! https://tinyurl.com/z4m2vuc 26 October 2019 - Mundelein, Ilinois Northern IL Fire Museum Mundelein
Swap Meet. Mundelein High School, 1350 W. Hawley St. For
reservations email nifmswapmeet@gmail.com or call
262.620.0669. Visit us on Facebook https://tinyurl.com/yc8oclyt or our web site http://www.nifm.net 25 - 26 January 2020 - Massillon, Ohio
Jackson Professional FF,
25th Fire Expo. Jackson High School,
7600 Fulton Dr., NW. We are excited to announce our presenters:
Battalion Chief Sean DeCrane (Ret), Cleveland, OH FD & Asst., Chief Joe
Pronesti, Elyria, OH FD.
More info &
pricing details to follow. www.jacksonfirefighters.com https://tinyurl.com/y4kgpsq2 27 - 29 February 2020 - North Charleston, South Carolina Join us for the 2020 SPAAMFAA Winter
Convention. Since no chapter bid for the 2020 Winter Convention,
SPAAMFAA National will be hosting an
abbreviated 3 day event. We will offer “Explore on Your Own”
info regarding the many attractions in Charleston. There will be no
scheduled bus tours. But you can enjoy visiting
with friends old & new or shop ’til you drop at the Tanger Outlets. Thursday will feature 2 seminars,
Waterous Apparatus 1904-1938 and Photo Karaoke. Friday evening will include the
Chapter Presidents’ & Membership Meetings. There will be an indoor
Flea Market on Saturday & a banquet.
Host hotel is the Crowne Plaza
Charleston Airport Convention Center, 4831Tanger Outlet Blvd. For
reservations call the hotel directly 843.744.4422 by
January 26. Mention SPAAMFAA for the special rate of $124 per night. For copy of complete brochure with
individual/vendor registration forms & schedule visit https://tinyurl.com/y5jnxfqy Banquet deadline February 10,
2020. No refunds after February 15, 2020.
For more info contact Candy
Bennett, SPAAMFAAconvention@gmail.com or
843-889-5098 21 March 2020 - Peotone, Illinios Fire & Police Swap Meet, Will
County Fairgrounds, 710 S. West St., 8 am - 2 pm. Sponsored by the
Peotone FF’s. Indoor & outdoor spaces will be
available. Contact Pat Holohan holohanpat@att.net cell
815.482.8454 24 - 25 April 2020 - Jackson, Michigan 43rd Great Lakes International
Antique Fire Apparatus Assoc.,(GLIAFAA) Swap & Sell (fire apparatus parts,
equipment & FD related items only). St.
John Elementary School in Jackson. Early setup and seminar Friday. Info Dave Watts infogliafaa@gmail.com All money
generated will go to the Great Lakes Chapter. Watch for our flier
& registration forms https://tinyurl.com/janklxq Facebook https://tinyurl.com/hl4r3gv .
2020 - Dover, Pennsylvania
108th Firefighters Assoc., of York
County Convention/Parade. Hosted by Dover Township FC 4 June 2020 - Los Angeles, California Hope for Firefighters
raising funds for widows, orphans & disabled firefighters. The largest
firefighter event of its kind in the nation, held the 1st
Thursday in June each year. 11:30 am - 2:30 pm. Bucket brigade,
hose cart pull, timed suit up & life net
competitions. For schedule, maps, forms & other info visit. https://hopeforfirefighters.org 7 June 2020 - Westminster, Maryland Chesapeake Antique Fire Apparatus
Assoc., Annual Muster & Flea Market. Pleasant Valley VFC, 2030 South Pleasant Valley Rd. Held rain
or shine. Visit us on Facebook http://tinyurl.com/z8zhury http://tinyurl.com/ho2ad9a 18 - 20 June 2020 - Wallkill, New York Hudson Valley Volunteer
Firemen’s Assoc., Convention & Parade. Your host Wallkill Hook,
Ladder & Hose Co.
Parade June 20. https://tinyurl.com/y54uawnh https://tinyurl.com/y5vycgj5 http://www.wallkillfd.org Contact Wallkillfd@gmail.com 28 June 2020- Jamesburg, New Jersey Tri-Counties Fire Assoc., 29th
Annual Antique Fire Apparatus Show, Thompson Park, Forsgate Dr. &
Perrinville Rd. off exit 8A of New Jersey
Turnpike. https://tinyurl.com/y5xvb8p9 12 - 15 August 2020 - Rochester, New York The Central NY, Genesee kurycki@aol.com & Thousand
Island billblunden@gmail.com https://tinyurl.com/y4afxlkj chapters will be hosting the Summer
2020 SPAAMFAA Convention. Host hotel will be Double Tree &
muster site will be at Cobb's Hill Park. Details to
follow when available. 21 (Friday) August 2020 - Ferndale Michigan 20th Ferndale Emergency Vehicle Show
in downtown Ferndale. More details when available. Email Anthony J. Rzucidlo ajr107@peoplepc.com 4 October 2020 - Emmitsburg, Maryland 39th Annual National Fallen
Firefighters Memorial Weekend. Every Oct. the Foundation sponsors the
official national tribute to all firefighters who died
in the line of duty during the previous year. For a full schedule of events http://tinyurl.com/k3z4dfh
Candlelight and Memorial Services will be live-streamed 14 - 17 July 2021 - Portland, Oregon The Pacific NW Chapter of SPAAMFAA
has announced it will be hosting the 2021 SPAAMFAA Summer Convention. City & state to be determined.
Stay tuned for more info. 2021 - Minersville,Pennsylvania 67th Schuylkill County Volunteer
Firemen Convention. Hosted by Minersville FD. www.minersville.com 2022 Mohegan Lake, New York Mohegan Volunteer FA is hosting the
116th Annual Westchester County VFA Convention & Parade in conjunction with our 100th Anniversary. Details will
be posted here when available https://tinyurl.com/yaqyttr7 We are also on Facebook https://tinyurl.com/yc5x49hz
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Be sure to check out the calendar of events at the following sites Spaamfaa Calendar of Events Old Dominion Historical Fire Society Calendar of Events |