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FASNY Museum of Firefighting
117 Harry Howard Avenue
Hudson, New York
Phone: www.fasnyfiremuseum.com
-- 1 800 479 7695
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Statement of Purpose:
To provide an educational resource of firefighting equipment,
apparatus and historical artifacts.
Highlights & Collections:
The Museum houses 66 pieces of authentic hand pulled, horse drawn,
steam and motor apparatus.
Walls and showcases are packed with firefighting memorabilia.
Children and aduls alike, see how firefighting progressed from 1731 to
present.
Our Newsham engine, built in London England, is one of the oldest
pieces of mobile fire apparatus in America. Imported to Manhattan in
1731, it was used by the Volunteers for 154 years.
- 43 pieces of hand pulled engines & hose carts.
- 2 horse drawn trucks, 5 steamers, 15 automotive engines.
Exhibits & Special Events:
Hours:
- Seven days a week. 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.
- Closed on Easter, Thanksgivings, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Admission & Directions:
No admission charge.
From NYS Thruway (exit 21-Catskill) or Rt 9W, follow signs to Rip
Van Winkle Bridge & Hudson. East of Hudson River, Take Rt 9 or TSP
or Rts 82 & 23 to Hudson. Museum in opposite to middle school on
Harry Howard Avenue.
Images.
Old Skiver - 1812
Gooseneck type engine used in New York City from late 18th Century to
1840. Because the original was mainly butchers, the engine was
nicknamed "Old Skiver".
2nd Addition:
Houses apparatus of horse drawn, steam and early motor truck eras from
1870 to 1939. Lighted wall cases display uniforms, breathing apparatus
and fire service certificates.
3rd Addition.
Displays a 1928 Ahrens-Fox, 1929 Seagrave Aerial Ladder truck, 1939
Buffalo, 1959 Ward LaFrance Quad, and a 1974 Cadillac Ambulance. Large
collections of Zouave, Manufacturer's name plates, foreign helmets and
uniforms, local artwork, patches and ceramic
1st Addition.
Fire apparatus dating from 1731 to 1900 is on display including models,
helmets, speaking trumpets, badges and banneers.
Key Personnel:
R. Dennis Randall, Curator
- Karen Del Principe, Curator's Assistant;
- Craig Wittman, Firemen's Home Administrator.
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