FDNY Open House
Saturday, October 18th
Sunday, October 19th
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
This weekend, the FDNY will host its annual free Open House program in neighborhoods throughout New York City.
More
than 200 firehouses and EMS (Emergency Medical Services) stations will open their doors to the public on either Saturday, October 18th, or Sunday, October 19th,
from either 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Firefighters and EMTs (Emergency Medical Technicians) will educate the public about
fire and life safety, conduct demonstrations, discuss careers
within the Department, and offer tours of FDNY engines, ladder trucks,
and EMS stations.
The locations of all of the Open Houses are listed on FDNY’s interactive map.
Firehouse E-240 (Engine Company 240) at 1309 Prospect Avenue (between Greenwood Avenue and Ocean Parkway) will hold its Open House on Saturday, October 18th, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (map)
An architectural and historical overview of the firehouse, built in 1896, is posted on Brownstoner.
The firehouses on 12th Avenue, Cortelyou Road, Foster Avenue, and beyond will also be open. See the map for the date and time of their Open House.
