- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
Wanted: Passionate history buffs (and all others) to help restore world-famous landmark fireboat
ORGANIZATION: Fireboat Fire Fighter Museum
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
Volunteers- we NEED YOU if you are passionate about the value and history of this proud historic vessel, the former Marine 9 - Fireboat Fire Fighter of the FDNY. ...the most famous and at one time most powerful fireboat in the world. Hero Ship of over 50 fires, WTC Attacks hero ship and the FDNY Queenof the Fleet.
Volunteer Work: Interpretation - Tour Guides or docents are needed this season Tuesday to Saturday to lead guided tours throughout the ship, and tell the story of its steeped history, and encourage visitors to support our efforts.
Restoration work:All sorts of tasks are available as a volunteer in terms of restoration and preservation- iron and metal work, paint removal and painting, electrical work on some of the biggest electric motors and generators around, welding, plumbing and diesel mechanics.
Marine Engineersare in high demand to learn the operations of a world-class diesel-electric powerplant of the boat; in addition, maintenance, water displays and visits to neighboring ports are all part of the experience.
In the back of the house, volunteers are needed to develop and manage fund raising events and donations and sales. Also, public relations, social media and website support is needed as well. With this operation one can get their hands dirty a little to a lot or..... not at all. We have something for everyone! Please join us! Visit us at americasfireboat.org and learn more about this most important National Landmark
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About Fireboat Fire Fighter Museum
Location:
35 Broad St, Groton, CT 06340, US
Mission Statement
The purpose of this museum is preserve, restore and protect the Fire Fighter as a National Historic Landmark Vessel. By doing so, the crew intend to provide opportunities for visitors to get a glimpse of 1938 marine and firefighting technology firsthand. As an educational and recreational vessel, the museum plans to extend its services to non-profit groups who are underserved through boat rides, dockside events and youth after school programming. Furthermore, our motto is "every child should get a ride on a fireboat" and we will purposely seek groups who aid children with illnesses and disabilities to hopefully create memories and give them hope. Lastly, we hope to connect with all the FDNY veterans and active members; to make them a part of the family at the museum and help us to interpret its past.
Description
Currently FFFM is working toward its mission in its infant stages by preserving and retsoring the vessel with volunteers and donated materials. Additionally, visitors and toursist in the Greenport area can be given a guided tour of the vessel during most weekends April through November. Grant writing and fund raising is ongoing to take the vessel and the museum to the next level as a travelling museum seeking to achieve many of the goals stated above.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Mystic Seaport Museum75 Greemanville avenueStonington, CT 06355
DATE POSTED
May 7, 2023
SKILLS
- Renovation
- Curating
- Grant Writing / Research
- Fundraising
- Community Outreach
- Electrical
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Would love 10-15 hours a month
- your own work clothes, a sense of humor,strong will and commitment to a long term restoration