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Updated 11/25/2023 13 -14 January 2024 - Massillon, Ohio Jackson Professional Firefighters Fire EXPO. Exciting things are happening, we are in the process of finalizing details. EMS Saturday 8 am - 5 pm. Fire Sunday 8 am - 5 pm. Registration is now open https://tinyurl.com/2p9k3e3d We are planning some changes and will release details when available. Watch our Facebook page https://tinyurl.com/bdfbsaft and mailers for updates. 2 - 4 February 2024 - Uniondale, New York Long Island Metro Fire/EMS Expo. Hosted by the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs and Islip Town Fire/EMS Museum Educational Center. Nassau Coliseum. Featuring vendor exhibits and educational seminars for fire and EMS personnel of all ranks. This event benefits the museum and the association, supporting their shared mission to serve the fire and emergency services personnel of Long Island and New York state. Attendee registration: $25 per day (includes entry to the expo and seminars) FREE parking! 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. 16 March 2024 - Cincinnati, Ohio The Miles Greenwood Historical Fire Apparatus Society will be holding their Fire Memorabilia & Equipment Flea Market from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Cincinnati Air Conditioning Co., 2080 Northwest Dr. Cincinnati, OH 45231. Set-up will be on Friday March 15th. from 2 – 6 PM. Tables are $20.00 each in advance and $25.00 each market day. Admission $5.00. Information & tables: Mark Radtke markradtke@cinncinatiair.com or 513-721-5622. Food will be available. Free onsite parking. The facility is handicap accessible. The last market was a tremendous success, don’t miss out! 15 - 20 April 2024 - Indianapolis, Indiana FDIC International Conference. Visit https://tinyurl.com/3yrytdj8 for event schedule. More details when available. 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. General Admission tickets can be pre-purchased and will have its own entry line separate from day of event ticket sales. Sunday Early Buyer passes available for $25 from 7 am to 9 am 2 Day Early Buyer passes available for $50 from 3 pm to 6 pm on Saturday and 7 am to 9 am on Sunday General admission tickets are $10.00 each ages 12 and up, under age 12 ticket is not required. Tickets on sale 1/13/24 at 12 am. https://tinyurl.com/5bfayt2n Watch for more details & updates. https://tinyurl.com/4kpvaw74 26 April - 5 May 2024 - Winchester, Virginia Part of the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival. Fire Truck Rodeo & Firefighter’s Parade. More details when available. 4 May 2024 - International International Firefighters’ Day (IFFD) is a time where the world’s community can recognize and honour the sacrifices that firefighters make to ensure that their communities and environment are as safe as possible. It is also a day in which current & past firefighters can be thanked for their contributions. International Firefighters’ Day is observed each year on 4th May. On this date you’re invited to remember past firefighters who have died while serving our community or dedicated their lives to protecting the safety of us all. At the same time, we can show our support & appreciation to the firefighters world wide who continue to protect us so well throughout the year. By proudly wearing & displaying blue & red ribbons pinned together or by participating in a memorial or recognition event, we can show our gratitude to firefighters everywhere. The IFFD ribbons are linked to colours symbolic of the main elements firefighters work with – red for fire and blue for water. These colours also are internationally recognized as representing emergency service. 5 - 11 May 2024 - Pottsville, Pennsylvania Pottsville Fire Dept., is hosting the 70th Schuylkill County Firefighters Convention. Parade May 11. More details when available. 17 - 18 May 2024 - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Lancaster County Firemen’s Assoc., Annual Fire Expo. PA Farm Show & Expo Center, 2300 N. Cameron St., PA Route 22 at I-81 Exit 67. All proceeds from the exhibition are used to support Lancaster County fire fighters and emergency services personnel with education, training, and related programs and services. Check our web site for a video , ticket info & 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. Registration form https://tinyurl.com/5yb94a9s 19 May 2024 - Mountain View, California Mountain View FD 150th Annivesary Parade 12:30 pm. Parade begins in front of the Fire & Police Admin., building at 1000 Villa St. Will head east on Villa St., towards Castro St. & south on Castro, ending at City Hall Plaza. There will also be a Public Safety Recruitment Fair, Downtown Mountain View, Castro St., & City Hall. There will be a disaply of antique fire & police vehichles including a working steam fire engine from the early 1900’s pulled by horses. This is a free family event. You can register your vehicle for the parade here https://tinyurl.com/4dek8xud Questions call Robert Maitland 650-903-6825 24 - 25 May 2024 - Johnson City, Tennessee America’s Muster. Highways & Heroes. Visit vintageliveshere.com for update and host hotel. Info being formally released Nov., 15, 2023. 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. 1 June 2024 - Hancock, New York The Catskills Leatherheads SPAAMFAA chapter will be holding our 2nd annual muster. We will again be holding this at the Hancok VFD Fireman's field located on Park St. More details when available. 1 June 2024 - Westminster, Maryland The Chesapeake Antique Fire Apparatus Association will hold their 54th annual spring muster & firematic flea market, at the grounds of Pleasant Valley Community FC, 2030 South Pleasant Valley Rd. More details when available. cafaa.net 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. 7 - 9 June 2024 Wappingers Falls, New York We will be celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the New Hackensack Fire Company in 2024 & hosting of the Dutchess County Vol., Firefighters Parade on June 8 at 3 pm. There will be a Mardi Gras style fun parade on Friday, food trucks, live bands, raffles, and fireworks. Visit https://tinyurl.com/2mescy5n for food truck application. Questions email nkfc75.dcvfaparade@gmail.com 15 June 2024 - Ono, Pennsylvania Lebanon County Firefighters Assoc., Convention and Parade. Hosted by Ono FC More details when available. 15 - 20 June 2024 - Ocean City, Maryland Maryland State Firemen’s Assoc., 126th Annual Convention, Conference & Parade. More details to follow. 22 June 2024 - Valley Stream, New York Valley Stream FD Engine 4, 100th Anniversary Parade. More details when available. 22 June 2024 - Peotone, Illinois Peotone Fire & Police Swap Meet. Sponsored by Mabas 7 Fire Chief Assoc. Peotone Fire & Police Swap Meet is coming back “Under New (Old) management. Pat Holohan & John Doyle will be on the Management Team. This fundraiser event will be in Memory of the Late Chief Jerry Dole. Proceeds will be directed to the Mabas 7 Kankakee Fire Chiefs Organization for much needed Fire Personnel Training Programs. Note: Vendor Packages will be available in the middle of December. More details when available. 22 June 2024 - West Seneca, New York The Greater Buffalo Fire Muster. Firemen’s Memorial Exhibit Center of WNY, 4141 Seneca St. Hosted by Genesee Valley Chapter of SPAAMFAA. greaterbuffalofiremuster@gmail.com https://tinyurl.com/4f5zajrn https://tinyurl.com/yc3wrs65 https://tinyurl.com/2echtnhf 23 June 2024 - Jamesburg, New Jersey Tri-Counties Fire Assoc., 32nd Annual Antique Fire Apparatus Show & Firematic Flea Market. Thompson Park, Forsgate Dr. & Perrinville Rd. off exit 8A of New Jersey Turnpike. More details when available. Info David N. 732.938.2685 email 7474pic@gmail.com or Gary A. 732.477.9180 email Tricountiesfireassoc@gmail.com 29 June 2024 - Lewisburg, Pennsylvania William Cameron Engine Co., 150th parade & celebration. Parade at 10 am. More details when available. TBD July 2024 - TBD 86th Annual Fayette County Fireman’s Assoc., Convention. More details when available. 13 July 2024 - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Pumpers Primers SPAAMFAA Chapter muster. Always the second Saturday in July. More details when available. papumpprimers.org 25 - 27 July 2024 - Caledonia, New York 125th WNYVFA Convention hosted by the Avon & Caledonia Fire Departments. Sat. 7/27: Antique Fire Muster 2 - 5 pm. Followed by the grand parade @JW Jones Hall - 353 Leicester St.,Caledonia. Fire Apparatus Display, Drafting, Firematic Flea Market, Kids Activities, Apparatus Judging & Competition Award Come See Fire Apparatus Past and Present. Fun for the whole Family. More details when available. 26 - 27 July 2024 - Frankenmuth, Michigan 27th Annual Great Lakes SPAAMFAA Chapter Fire Muster & Firematic Flea Market. 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 1 - 3 August 2024 - Halfway, Maryland Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firefighters Association 123rd Convention. Hosted by the Volunteer FC o f Halfway. Apparatus Muster and Fire Memorabilia Sale on Saturday, August 3. More details when available. Follow us on Facebook https://tinyurl.com/bdetstrm & the web cvvfa.org 3 August 2024 - Alexandria, Virginia The Annual Friendship Firehouse Festival The Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Association (FVFEA) holds its annual Firehouse Festival each year on the first Saturday in August. The popular family event features antique fire apparatus, craft booths, displays by Alexandria merchants, and live music. Held every year on the first Saturday in August. Registration must be received by May 1, 2024 Registration link https://tinyurl.com/2namcu38 Email kehoefd@aol.com More details when available. 9 - 10 August 2024 - Dallastown, Pennsylvania 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 commemorating 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. 24 August 2024 - Hanover, Pennsylvania Pleasant Hill VFC 3rd annual Antique Fire Muster at the carnival grounds, 3003 Baltimore Pike. More details when available. 31 August 2024 - Dayton, Ohio Miami Valley Antique Fire Apparatus Assoc., SPAAMFAA chapter presents their 27th annual Antique Fire Apparatus Show/Muster. Location: Carillon Historical Park, 1000 Carillon Blvd. We invite you to participate by displaying your antique fire apparatus. Bring the entire family for a “step back in time” at this wonderful historic park. More details when available. 28 September 2024 - Herculaneum, Missouri 30th Annual Jeffco Fire Engine Rally. Herculaneum City Park, 776 Joachim Ave. 2022 parade video https://youtu.be/dx-ihV7XwJ More details when available. Watch our page for updates. 6 October 2024 - Madison, Wisconsin Dane County Fire Chiefs Assoc., Fire Truck Parade. We always hold our parade on the Sunday of the start of Fire Prevention Week. It is usually 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. CST. Join the Madison Fire Department and other Dane County fire departments on State Street and the Capitol Square to help kick off Fire Prevention Week! The parade begins on lower State Street (near Lake Street) and proceeds to the Capitol Square. After the parade, fire trucks will be on display along Mifflin and Carroll Streets. Tour the fire trucks and get to know area firefighters! https://tinyurl.com/yzye6nhy 12 October 2024 - Farmville, Virginia The Heart of Virginia Antique Fire Apparatus Muster sponsored by the Old Dominion Historical Fire Society. Wilck's Lake Park, 1623 W. Third St., Farmville Virginia 10 am - 3 pm. Free Admission. Public Welcome. Static Displays and pumping from the lake. Fire Memorabilia Flea Market. Food and drinks available on site. This family event celebrates the history of the fire service. Open to all antique & in-service fire & rescue apparatus. If you desire to stay in the area, it is recommended that you make your reservations early. With two colleges in Farmville, there is always something going on every weekend and the hotels fill up fast. Apparatus and Flea Market Registration available on the ODHFS website at www.ODHFS.org after July 1, 2024. For more information contact Floyd Greene at FloydPowhatan@gmail.com 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. |