7/26/14 - Meriden, CT - 5th Annual Silver City Fire Fest

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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!

 

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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!

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<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

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<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