Museum Hours
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Daily
Closed Independence Day,
Memorial Day, Easter,
Christmas, Thanksgiving,
New Year’s Day
Admission
Adults: $5
Children: $2
(age 5 and older)
Family: $10
(2 adults and 2 children)
Children under age 5: FREE
Museum and FASNY Members: FREE
The Museum also
participates in the Empire State Reciprocal Program and NARM. Members of these programs will also receive FREE admission.
117 Harry Howard Ave.
Hudson, NY 12534
518.822.1875
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Distance Learning Programs
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| The FASNY Museum of Firefighting currently offers distance learning programs to schools and community organizations. An overview of the programs follows below. If your school or organization has distance learning equipment (video conferencing capabilities) and would like to participate in a distance learning program with the Museum, which include fire safety and the science of fire classes, please contact the Museum staff at 518-822-1875 or email us your request using the "contact us” form on this website. |
Fire Safety and Prevention with Firefighter Fran
A Brief Overview:
Join Firefighter Fran as she talks about fire safety and prevention and takes your class through her hazard house, teaches them about when to dial 9-1-1, when to stop, drop and roll and other fire safety and prevention concepts. Firefighter Fran finishes her program, which is filled with sound effects and fun, with a musical puppet show re-enforcing all of the concepts taught. For grades K-3, meets NY State Learning Standards. Program runs approximately 45 minutes.
NY State Learning Standards met in this program include, but are not limited to:
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NY English Language Arts Standards K-3
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Pre K-k
1.1d
1.1f
1.1g
1.1h
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Grade 1-2
1.1a
1.1d
1.1g
1.2a
1.2d
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Grade 3
1.1a
1.1d
1.1g
1.1h
1.2a
1.2d
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Standard 1-Scientific Inquiry
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NY State Health,
Home Economics Standards K-3 |
Key idea 3.1f
Key Idea 4
4.1d
4.1f
4.1g
4.2
4.2b
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Pre K-k
Health- 2.1B
Home Economics-2.1b-2.1c-2.1h |
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CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD:
Fire Safety and Prevention with Firefighter Fran: Program Outline
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The Science of Fire with Professor Sparks and Spot 2000
A Brief Overview:
Join Professor Sparks in her lab as she and her robot canine companion, Spot 2000, take your class through concepts such as the elements of fire, heat and fuel sources, chemical reactions, and much more. This fast pace program with music and sound effects will be an experience your class will not forget. For grades 3: meets NY State Learning Standards for Science. Program runs approximately 40 minutes.
NY State Learning Standards met in this program include, but are not limited to:
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Science Standard 1 Analysis, Inquiry and Design
Standard 1 Scientific Inquiry
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Key Idea 1
S1.1
S1.1a
S1.1b
S1.2
S1.3
S1.3a
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Key Idea 2
S2.3
S2.3a
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Key Idea 3
S3.4
S3.4a
S3.4b
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Standard 4:
The Physical Setting
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Standard 6:
Interconnected Common Themes |
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Key Idea 4.1
4.1d
4.1f
4.1g
4.2
4.2b
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Key Idea 2: Models are simplified representations of objects, etc.
Analyze…
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Also teaches core curriculum concepts including classifying, communicating, comparing and contrasting, gathering and organizing data, generalizing, inferring, making decisions, observing and predicting.
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An Inquiry Unit into the
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire of 1911
Brief Overview:
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Tragedy Unit utilizes an assortment of sources: primary, secondary, written, and visual. Activities include a hands-on classroom activity for students to experience factory piece work assembly, and document based questions to help students understand the dangerous environment garment workers endured in the early 1900’s.
A virtual tour of the FASNY Museum of Firefighting will provide an opportunity for students to see fire fighting apparatus from the 1700’s to the 1900’s. An audio visual (power point) presentation with photographs and film footage of steam fire apparatus shows how the fire started, the fire fighting response, and the aftermath. Students will come to understand the significance of the Triangle Fire, and gain a raised awareness about fire safety. For grades 7- 8: meets NY State Learning Standards. Duration is approximately 45 minutes.
Standards met in this program include, but are not limited to:
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Social Studies Unit Seven Grades 7-8
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Standard 1
Standard 3
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Standard 1
S2.3
S2.3A
S2.3B
S2.3C
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S3.1
S3.2
S3.2A
S3.2B
S3.2C
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CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD:
An Inquiry Unit into the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire of 1911
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Gear up with Firefighter Fran and Firefighter Frank
Brief Overview:
Join Firefighter Fran as she talks about the protective gear firefighter must wear when in a fire. Fran will show and explain the components of turnout gear and Firefighter Frank will demonstrate SCBA, the self contained breathing apparatus which is necessary for firefighters while fighting fires indoors. This program will increase student’s understanding of the firefighter’s appearance, so in case of a fire emergency, they should have no fear of the firefighter who is there to help them. For grades K-2, meets NY State Learning Standards.
Duration: Approx. 40 minutes
Standards met in this program include, but are not limited to:
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Learning Standards for Health, Physical Education and Family and Consumer Sciences - Pre-K
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English Language Arts Standards Pre-K-Grade 1 |
Grade 2 |
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1.1
2.1
4.1
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1.2
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Gear Up with Firefighter Fran and Firefighter Frank
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Introduction to Forensics
Preventing Fires in the First Place
Brief Overview:
This Distance Learning Program is a part of the education program at the FASNY Museum of Firefighting. This program will help you and your students explore and learn science concepts while learning about fire safety. The purpose of this learning program is to raise awareness and instill understanding of the nature of fire, promoting scientific discovery and fire safety and prevention. By exploring this distance learning segment, you can help your students understand the fundamental facts about fire and better comprehend basic scientific concepts of fire scene investigation. With this knowledge your students will have a raised awareness about fire safety. For grades 7-8. Meets New York State Learning Standards. Duration: approximately 45 minutes.
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Intermediate Language Arts Level Science Core Curr-Grades 5-8
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Intermediate Level Science Core Curr-Grades 5-8-Key Idea 2
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Intermediate Level Science Core Curr-Grades 5-8-Key Idea 3
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Intermediate Level Science Core Curr-Grades 5-8-Key Idea 2
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Standard 1
Standard 3
Standard 4 |
Standard 1
S2.3
S2.3A
S2.3B
S2.3C
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S3.1
S3.2
S3.2A
S3.2B
S3.2C
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Standard 6
2.1
2.2
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CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD:
Introduction to Forensics
Preventing Fires in the First Place
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A special "Thank You" to TD Bank Foundation for their generous support
of the Museum's Distance Learning Programs
Click on the logo above to visit our sponsor's website
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