Fireboat Fire Fighter Preservation Efforts are Officially Underway
The Fireboat Fire Fighter Museum has announced that preservation efforts for the fireboat are officially underway. Now in her 85th year, Fire Fighter is undergoing extensive renovations to return the vessel to her original glory. […]
Fire Fighter Celebrates 85th Birthday at Mystic Seaport Museum Fire Fighter Festival, Aug. 26
August 26 is America’s Fireboat Fire Fighter’s 85th birthday and as part of the Mystic Seaport Museum Fire Fighter Festival that same day, guests can tour the iconic piece of American history, meet the crew, and experience the mighty water cannons during one of the day’s impressive dockside water displays. […]
All Hands on Deck! Volunteers Needed for America’s Fireboat Fire Fighter
Are you a history buff? Boating enthusiast? Interested in firefighting or fire protection? If you answered yes to any of these questions, the heroic fireboat Fire Fighter needs you! Opportunities are available now for experienced and novice docents and tour guides, operators, restorers, and more. A designated National Historic Landmark, Fire Fighter is currently docked at the Mystic Seaport Museum in Mystic, CT. […]
Nita Greer joins Board of Directors of The Fireboat Fire Fighter Museum
Nita Greer, Vice President of Corporate Marketing Communications for fire protection, life safety and security industry leader Telgian Holdings, Inc., was recently elected to the Board of Directors of The Fireboat Fire Fighter Museum. Greer brings over 35 years of experience in marketing communications to the Board, including strategy and planning, as well as the creation of award-winning marketing and public relations campaigns. […]
Featured in Boston Magazine
Click here to view the Featured Boston Magazine Article “Fire Fighter is the most award-decorated fireboat in the world and a true embodiment of the commitment and sacrifice of firefighters and fire protection professionals across the nation,” Telgian president and CEO James Tomes says in a statement. Tomes serves on The Fireboat Fire Fighter Museum Board of Directors. “The opportunity to show off the legendary power of the Fire Fighter through its water display in the Boston Harbor will help grow visibility for this historic vessel and also raise awareness for the preservation of this truly unique piece of American [...]
Did you know?
Fireboat Fire Fighter fully involved at a Brooklyn pier fire and massive explosion December 3 1956. Photo courtesy of The Fireboat Fire Fighter Museum […]