One day in April, I decided to tour The Fire Fighter fire boat docked at Mystic Seaport Museum. It wasn’t my first time but it never gets old to tour this amazing historical vessel. I’ve visited and photographed The Fire Fighter for years — from when she moved from Greenport, NY to New London then Mystic Seaport Museum.
I captured The Fire Fighter on the move in Noank, CT in September 2025.
The fire boat is currently docked at Mystic Seaport Museum until May 1, 2026. They are opened on the weekends for timed tours. It’s worth the tour as every guide I've had was very knowledgeable about the boat. The stories and history is fascinating. If you plan to tour — it is best to keep updated with their Facebook page, America’s Fireboat - FIRE FIGHTER for their hours and location. After May 1, they will be traveling to few destinations during the summer and return back to Mystic in the fall.
The plaque found inside of the fire boat.
I can’t describe the feeling I have when I walk around on The Fire Fighter. Walking the very same decks where history happened.
The bell used to be mounted on the front of The Fire Fighter but has been moved inside.
The bottom level of The Fire Fighter — the engine room. Everything that makes her run!
The cross on the pilot house door is a piece from World Trade Center. The Fire Fighter helped with recovery efforts during September 11th. It has the ability to pump 20,000+ gallons a minute, which made her the most powerful fireboat in the world. The Fire Fighter was the longest serving fireboat for New York, decommissioned in 2010. Only if the walls could talk, right?!
I loved the view of Charles W. Morgan ship from the bunker room. The journal log is a history artifact — very neat to see. At the end of the tour, you’ll see the Ship’s Store where you can purchase t-shirts, sweatshirts, and objects. All proceeds go back to the fund to maintain The Fire Fighter and keep her going.
I’ve admired The Fire Fighter from first day that I saw her. I have a personal connection with firefighting so my appreciation probably runs high because of that. Still, it’s amazing to see a piece of history in my daily life of living in Mystic.
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