Honoring Weston’s Own Fire and EMS Volunteers
Sunday, June 18, 2017 – Sunday, September 3, 2017
Weston Historical Society
The museum exhibit features 25 stunning color-on-metal photographs taken by Weston firefighter and professional photographer Bruce Ando, shot in the course of duty and at various training exercises in Weston and around the state. Also on display is Ando’s series of black and white photographic portraits commemorating many of the selfless men and women who have served as Weston Volunteer Firefighters.
In addition, the exhibit highlights the history of the fire department, formed in 1931, and showcases a collection of apparatus, artifacts, helmets and other gear. Photographs and newspaper clippings from several memorable fires in town such as the Hurlbutt Elementary School fire will also be on view.
Exhibit Kick Off Event: The town is invited to come meet some of Weston’s great fire and EMS volunteers who protect our community every day. Families and would-be First Responders can sit behind the wheel of a real Weston Fire Engine Truck and Ambulance. Kids will be able to try on fire gear and boots, and pick up the fire hose. Weston’s vintage 1934 Mack Fire Pumper, “Old Mack”, will be on display, and there will even be a fire-fighter related story-telling time.
The Weston Historical Society would like to thank the members of Weston’s Volunteer Fire/Rescue and EMS Divisions, especially Paul Deysenroth and Bruce Ando for helping make this exhibit possible.
The Weston Historical Society would also like to thank our sponsors: Fairfield County Bank, Cohen & Wolf P.C., KMS Partners at Coldwell Banker, the Weston Volunteer Fire Department and Weston EMS, and Weston Kiwanis Foundation.