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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 8:55 am
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ranles
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Thank you again J379pa.

I did not use your handle in the thanks above, as I do not do that without getting permission first.

Hall of Flame. Parking is on the side of the building. Plenty. You are given a loose leaf binder with the history of each on the fire apparatus in the building. Many predate the 1900's. They are numbered for reference. All the equipment has been repaired, painted and well displayed. Paths lead up and down inside the building. They have patches from many fire departments and a reference book so you can see if "yours" is represented. They will give you a donation slip, if you wish to send one in from your area. One room has a nice display of helmets and fire extinguishers.
Firefighers lost and those commended are also represented at the Hall. This material is very imcomplete and only fairly recent. A full accounting is not possible as such records were not centralized and maintained before.
One major size engine is available for children to play on or otherwise abuse. There is also an area that is for home safety and has playables. They may also have more out back (we did not go, as I believe they were talking kid stuff). A gift shop may set you back for a hat or similar item (cheapest hat, plastic I beleive was $2. Next, better, was $20? Sorry did not pay that much attention). At some time during our visit they started up one of the engines. We did not see that (building has several very large rooms), but "suffered" with the hydrocarbon fumes for the rest of our visit.
When we arrived a couple was being given the VIP treatment (I guess) at they were decked out in had and coat (balance of clothing was street closthes) and headed to the back with a couple of the staff.
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