Dalmatian Day

The FASNY Museum of Firefighting invites you to attend the Museum’s annual Bob McKinney Memorial Fire Prevention Event: Dalmatian Day on October 12, 2019 from 10am until 3pm. All shows and activities, including admission to the Museum, are FREE for this special day of programming. This family friendly event features live Dalmatians and their owners, who will introduce children to this wonderful breed of dog. Kids can also win prizes playing games and make cool crafts in the Cabot/McCadam Discovery Room. Families can test their skills of observation by trying to complete the Museum’s exciting scavenger hunt. Children can enjoy a juggling show performed by Grins and Grins, or a musical puppet show during the event. Families can challenge themselves by trying to complete a bucket brigade in record time, and they can also visit the Columbia County Safety House, which simulates emergencies and teaches children how to react to them, quickly and calmly. Firefighters from the Hudson Fire Department will be on hand to explain the features of their truck and equipment and answer children’s questions about firefighting. D.J. Bill Williams from The Cat 98.5 will be at the event spinning the prize wheel and representatives from the Masons will be holding a free Child I.D. clinic during the event. The Museum’s regular educational programming, such as creative play on selected fire trucks, the Jr. Firefighter Challenge Course, etc. will also present interactive opportunities for families so, don’t miss this fun-filled event!

Major underwriting for this event was provided by Gold Event Sponsor, Hudson River Bank and Trust Co. Foundation; Silver Event Sponsor, ShopRite of Hudson and Bronze Event Sponsors, David H. Rivenburgh Insurance Agency, Inc, WellNow Urgent Care, Columbia County Tourism, and FASNY. Other sponsors for this event include TD Bank, Hannaford, 98.5 the CAT, 2HotTeez, McDonald’s of Hudson, Columbia County Masons, The Spotty Dog Books and Ale, City of Hudson Department of Fire, Cabot/McCadam Cheese, the Columbia Co. Fire Chiefs’ Association, Pro Printers, Hudson Lions Club, David Varriale Construction Inc., and a donation made in memory of Antonio “Tiney” Abitabile. For further information about this event, contact the FASNY Museum of Firefighting, 117 Harry Howard Ave, Hudson, NY 12534, by telephone at 518-822-1875, extension 17, or visit us online at www.fasnyfiremuseum.com

The FASNY Museum of Firefighting is America’s interactive museum of firefighting! Activities for families include creative play on selected fire engines, hands-on interactives, including the popular bucket brigade activity, a virtual fire engine driving activity, the Jr. Firefighter Challenge and the Cabot/McCadam Discovery Room. With over 60 pieces of apparatus on exhibit, whether you’re a firefighter, a student of history or a family looking for a fun and educational day trip, you will not want to miss this unique Museum!