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7/26/14 - Meriden, CT - 5th Annual Silver City Fire Fest - Guest - 05-27-2014
The Connecticut Fire Photographers Association, the Southern Connecticut Antique Fire Apparatus Collectors and the Meriden Firefighter Benevolent Society are pleased to present the 5th Annual Silver City Fire Fest. The event will once again feature model displays, apparatus displays, photo/video displays, and firematic vendors. Everything related to fire, police and EMS is welcome!
DATE: Saturday July 26, 2014
TIME: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: The Comfort Inn and Suites - main ballroom
900 East Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450
ADMISSION: $5.00 for adults, Kids 12 and under free - all proceeds go to benefit the sponsoring organizations
VENDOR TABLES: $50.00 per 4x8 table
DISPLAY TABLES/APPARATUS SPACE: Free
Please contact Mike Quinn with any questions and/or to reserve table/apparatus/vendor space - M1968Q@aol.com or (203) 238-3168
Looking forward to seeing you all in July!
7/26/14 - Meriden, CT - 5th Annual Silver City Fire Fest - Guest - 07-20-2014
Quote:A bump to the top as we are less than a week away. If you haven't already committed to send a rig, be a vendor, or display some models, fear not, there is still time....let me know though ASAP.As for the rest of you, just show up - it will be a great time as always and the proceeds benefit 3 great organizations!
Here are some of the apparatus confirmations, subject to change:
Cheshire VFD - heavy rescue
Middlefield VFD - Mack B antique engine
Newington VFD - Engine 3 pink breast cancer awareness pumper
North Farms VFD - tanker
Wallingford FD - brand-spanking new Sutphen pumper
Plantsville VFD - antique rig
Southern CT Fire Apparatus Collectors - several member rigs
Several privately owned antiques from other collectors
Hunters Ambulance - inservice ambulance TBD
South Meriden VFD - TBD
Meriden PD - TBD (hopefully new Explorer Interceptor)
Meriden FD - all available frontline and reserve rigs, schedule TBA
CT Fire Photographers Association - members' Police Interceptors
More vehicles TBA as confirmations come in.... Looking forward to seeing all who can make it on Saturday!
7/26/14 - Meriden, CT - 5th Annual Silver City Fire Fest - Guest - 07-20-2014
<b>VENDOR UPDATES</b>
Here is a list of who's coming thus far:
Fire Apparatus Journal - note that the July/Aug issue will feature a profile article on the Meriden FD
Chariot Publishing Co. - featuring Boston books and calendars by Peter Aliosi
Ray Flader - diecast models
Rag Top Fire Helmets - helmet restoration services
Pete's Model Garage - diecast models
Eagle Emblems - t-shirts, clothing and patches from FDNY and many other departments
Ten3 Graphics - t-shirt and graphic designs
Connecticut Fire Mechanics Association
Meriden FD Local 1148 - official Fire Fest V t-shirts
Meriden Firefighters Benevolent Society - keychains, ornaments, t-shirts
7/26/14 - Meriden, CT - 5th Annual Silver City Fire Fest - Guest - 07-24-2014
Quote:<b>UPDATE - MERIDEN APPARATUS SCHEDULE:</b>
As we have done each year, all of Meriden's apparatus will cycle through the show at specific times assuming availability. Given their on-duty status, the schedule can change if the need arises. Here is what we have scheduled with the department:
0900 - 1550 : TAC Unit 2
0900 - 1000 : Engine 4 and Reserve Engine 104
1000 - 1100 : Truck 1 and TAC Unit 1
1000 - 1500 : Reserve Truck 101
1100 - 1200 : Engine 3
1200 - 1300 : Engine 2
1300 - 1400 : Engine 1 and Reserve Engine 101
1400 - 1500 : Truck 1
1450 - 1550 : Engine 5 and Reserve Engine 105