The Science of Fire

This interactive, hands-on children's exhibit explores the science of fire. Components include fire is part of all of our lives, sources of fire, the fire triangle, the fire safety quiz and what do you know about fire? Children can listen to the audio presentation and do the interactives that are presented in each segment of the exhibit.

Children will be amazed to learn that fire powers cars, is used to make pottery and many other things that we all take for granted. They will learn that fire can be used in a safe and helpful way that benefits us all; however they will also learn that fire can be a dangerous thing as well.

Robert Fulton and the Steam Engine

This interactive exhibit briefly examines Robert Fulton's story and concentrates on his legacy as it relates to the fire service. Panels detail Fulton's contributions and the utilization of steam power for other commercial uses, including steam fire pumpers. The exhibit also intertwines another facet of the history of the Hudson River Valley Region into the exhibit: the manufacture of steam pumpers in Hudson, N.Y. by the Clapp and Jones Company.

September 11, 2001 Firefighters

This exhibition tells the story of the firefighters of 9-11 by relating their story through authentic, personal objects that were recovered, images from the event and artifacts that were part of the event or forged or created out of the extreme feelings of loss and disbelief in the aftermath of the tragedy. One of these objects is the FDNY Dream Bike. The FDNY Dream Bike revolves around the story of Gerard Baptiste, a young New York City

firefighter who died tragically during the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center. Just two weeks before his death, Baptiste bought a used 1979 Honda CB750 for $100 from a street sale in Manhattan's East Village. When his plans of fixing the bike were tragically halted, the survivors of Ladder 9 resolved to restore it in his honor. After 15 months of labor, not only was the bike restored to its former glory, but was dubbed the "FDNY Dream Bike."