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BROOKHAVEN FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM

Visit the Brookhaven Volunteer Firefighters Museum

Firefighters are an extraordinary group of individuals who risk their lives to save the lives of others. There are so many interesting things which one is able to learn about these individuals from their daily routine fighting fires to the equipment that they use to do so. For that reason, there are many museums throughout the country which are devoted to this occupation and one is right in the Long Island area. For those who wish to learn a little bit more about firefighting and all of the things which go along with it, a trip to the Brookhaven Volunteer Firefighters Museum might be just the thing one needs to gather this information.

What You Will See at the Museum

The Brookhaven Volunteer Firefighters Museum is located at Fireman’s Memorial Park in Ridge, New York. Founded in 1991, this volunteer firefighters museum chronicles both past and present firefighting topics and provides a place for the general public to go to learn more about this worthy occupation. When one comes to the Brookhaven Volunteer Firefighters Museum they will be able to see a wide array of items including fire hats from the past years, firefighting equipment and antique fire truck displays. This is a wonderful place for both adults and children to come to in order to learn more about how fires are fought and the men and women behind the fight.

General Information

The museum is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am to 3 pm, Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm and Sundays from 12 pm to 4 pm. Furthermore, the museum has listed that from November 1st until May 1st Saturday only from 10 am to 2 pm. Also, the Brookhaven Volunteer Firefighters Museum is closed on all holidays. The admission to get into the museum is free; however, donations are accepted and greatly appreciated.

The Brookhaven Volunteer Firefighters Museum is a wonderful place to visit as individuals who do so can get a feel for what it is that these individuals actually do and not only learn about their current role in society but historical aspects as well. If one is looking for a great place to visit, then the Brookhaven Volunteer Firefighters Museum may just be the perfect spot.

Laura Rupert
January 6, 2006 3:26 PM Eastern

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