Firetruck Tours

10/21/2020

Update from the shop 10/21. Thanks for following us. Our 1988 Mack pumper is going into the shop as we restore it. Working on spec sheet and next steps with goal to be rolling in Brooklyn in the spring. Questions? Post them below! Thank you!

10/13/2020

Thanks everyone for sticking with us. We are making a visit to the shop very soon to check on the progress of our restoration of our Mack pumper. We expect to make progress over the coming months to get it on the road. In the meantime, stay safe and healthy.

10/20/2019

Head over to Governors Island with Kevin and find out about the ghosts of Governors Island on the awesome walking tour!

Ghosts of Governors Island   Visit the secret sixth borough of New York City: Governors Island! Location of military executions (by hangman AND firing squad!), a mass grave, two abandoned cemeteries, and history galore. This is the only tour that shows you where the bodies are buried (they’re sti...

09/20/2018

1776 was the first of the "Great" fires to strike Manhattan. These ultimately led to the formation of the FDNY. The Great Fire of 1776 is one of the reasons there are no structures from the Dutch or English colonial era standing today at the foot of Manhattan (sorry Fraunces Tavern).

On September 20, 1776, following defeat at the Battle of Brooklyn and amidst British occupation, New York was devastated by a great fire. Fanned by onshore winds, it swept through lower Manhattan moved up the west side, destroying Trinity Church and, ultimately, nearly a quarter of the small city.

Learn more at our new exhibition, "The Battle of Brooklyn," open this Friday, September 23: http://ow.ly/J7JY304lOe1

Franz Xaver Habermann (1721–1796), engraved by J. Chéreau. Représentation du feu terrible à nouvelle Yorck, 1776. New-York Historical Society.

05/02/2018

Happy Anniversary to FDNY, established on this date in 1865

03/24/2018

It's absolutely gorgeous outdoors. Perfect weather to take our history walking tour. Meet us in Madison Square Park at 10:45 at the flagstaff between 24th-25th Street. See you there!

One of the stops will be E-14. Here's a great blog post about it's architecture.

Just prior to the outbreak of the Civil War, Philadelphia architect Napoleon LeBrun moved his family to New York City. LeBrun won the ...

03/23/2018

1905 horsepower. We are going to talk horses on our Saturday walking tour "Manhattan Fires from Colonial Times to Subway Disasters" meet at Madison Square Park. http://firetrucktours.nyc/event/manhattan-fires-from-colonial-times-to-subway-disasters/

03/23/2018

Rest in peace Firefighter Davidson. This has been a real tough couple of weeks for the department.

It is with deep regret that FDNY announces the death of Firefighter Michael R. Davidson. Firefighter Davidson, 37, was assigned to Engine Company 69 and bravely served the Department for 15 years. He was cited for bravery on four separate occasions. Firefighter Davidson was critically injured while fighting a 5-alarm fire in Manhattan. He was transported to Harlem Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Firefighter Davidson is survived by his wife, Eileen, and four children. He is the 1,150th member to make the Supreme Sacrifice while serving our city.

03/23/2018

DYK that 2,300 WWI veterans served in the FDNY? And that 8 died in the line of duty (2 on the same exact day). But only one was killed in combat. Find out more on our walking tour "Manhattan Fires From Colonial Times to Subway Disasters" on Saturday, March 24. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/manhattan-fires-from-colonial-times-to-subway-disasters-tickets-43103104546

03/22/2018

Saturday fire department history tour will include the 1966 Wonder Drug location on 23rd St. One of the worst tragedies for prior to . Info & tix firetrucktours.nyc

03/21/2018

Saturday is our first walking tour of the season. Come out and learn about the history of the fire department from the Colonial Era to today: the 2 guides are a city history author and an active fire officer. We will see legendary fire sites, talk about the Bravest, and explore New York history. Advance tickets recommended.

Manhattan Fires from Colonial Times to Subway Disasters Saturday, March 24, 11:00 a.m. Meet at Madison Square Park flagpole, Fifth Avenue and 24th Street, Manhattan On this 2-hour walking tour from Firetruck Tours we are going to cover some of the most important fires and disasters in New Y