Opening Saturday, June 13 – October 24, 2020

Newburgh Museum is excited to announce a partnership with four local fire departments to present “It’s a Hot Time in the Old Town“. This exhibit showcases Newburgh, Yankeetown, Chandler and Ohio Township Stations 1 & 2. Come visit the Newburgh Museum and you’ll learn about early bucket brigades and how they worked, why the Dalmatian is the official firehouse dog and how early fire call boxes worked.

Learn about the many aspects of firefighting by exploring the types of rescues performed by these fire departments. These include structure fires, river and water rescues, vehicular extrication, brush and wild fires and containment and cleanup of hazardous material spills. Clothing, firefighting equipment, fire-related items such as signage and a large display of toys, fire-related figurines, firehouses and banks are also included.

You will see the JAWS OF LIFE extrication tool, the firefighters turn out gear, dive equipment and communication system and the hazmat protection suit.  Watch a video of our local firefighters in action as they battle a structure fire. See toys ranging from an 1889 cast-iron fire wagon pulled by horses to firetrucks from the 40s and 50s and a fire rescue helicopter. Children will receive a fire helmet and sticker to take home with them.