Heroic FDNY fireboat ‘Fire Fighter’ celebrates 85 years
The Fireboat Fire Fighter Museum at Mystic Seaport in Mystic, Connecticut, celebrates the 85th birthday of storied former FDNY vessel “Fire Fighter.” The fireboat served New York City for 72 years, from World War II through 9/11.
“Fire Fighter” is a heroic defender of the American homeland.
The “most storied fireboat in U.S. history” served the nation in some of its darkest hours, from the Great Depression and World War II to the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks and the War on Terror that followed.
“Fire Fighter” today is a National Historic Landmark and the centerpiece of The Fire Boat Fire Fighter Museum at Mystic Seaport in Mystic, Connecticut.
Supporters, patriots, tourists and local firefighters celebrate her 85th birthday on Saturday, while the floating museum seeks benefactors and volunteers help keep this eyewitness…
