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The NJ Fire Museum and Fallen Firefighter’s
Memorial.
We are
a group of volunteers who share an interest in seeing the New Jersey Fire
Museum become reality. The
organization consists of a Board of Directors, an Executive Committee (drawn
from the Board of Directors) a Volunteer Committee and a Memorial Committee.
Four members of the Board of Directors also serve as Officers of the
non-profit corporation.
The NJ Fire Engine & Equipment Museum at Allaire Inc, is a 501C (3)
non-profit corporation chartered by the state of New Jersey to establish and
operate a fire museum and fire safety education center at Allaire State Park
in cooperation with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection,
Division of Parks and Forestry.
The museum’s entrance plaza will host the New Jersey Fallen Firefighter's
Memorial honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. A link to the memorial website is located
near the top of this page.
Location and opening date:
The museum will be located on Atlantic Avenue, Route 524, Wall Township,
across the street from Allaire State Park in Monmouth County. This location is central to the state and
easily accessible from Exit 98 of the Garden State Parkway or Exit 34B of
I-195. Allaire State Park is best
known for historic Allaire Village and the Pine Creek narrow gauge operating
railroad. The immediate area includes
the Jersey Shore oceanfront providing a variety of year round recreational
activities enjoyed by groups of all ages.
Museum construction and the opening date are dependent upon
fund-raising success.
Financing the cost:
The museum will be financed through a private/public partnership. This means we seek both state funds to
fulfill the state’s obligation to erect a museum while we also pursue private
funding from benefactors and corporations to operate the programs and
maintain the exhibits and displays contained within as well as the community
outreach programs. Museum memberships
are offered for individuals, families and organizations. An admission fee will be charged (at a
reduced rate for those with museum membership). The Memorial Paver Campaign offers standard
and large size memorial pavers personalized with donor information. Paver funds are held exclusively for the
Fallen Firefighter Memorial.
Corporate Capital Campaign is directed to businesses,
corporations and benefactors. There
are options for support at a variety of levels. Interested parties may contact one of the
museum officers by sending an email via the website or calling the President
using the ‘Contact Us’ page of this website..
Want to help?
Become a dues paying member – the form is located under the Members tab.
Purchase a memorial paver – the form is located on the Memorial website.
Join the project Volunteer or Memorial Committees.
Promote Memberships and the sale of Memorial Pavers in your community.
Participate in our fund-raising events.
And if you have the inclination to take a major role, please contact the
President, using the ‘Contact Us’ page of this website, about joining the
Board of Directors.
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