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2012 SPAAMFAA Winter Conference, Gettysburg Pennsylvania
Information Packet
2012 SPAAMFAA Winter Conference, Gettysburg Pennsylvania Information Packet
2012 SPAAMFAA Winter Conference, Gettysburg Pennsylvania
Registration Packet
2012 SPAAMFAA Winter Conference, Gettysburg Pennsylvania Registration Packet
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Thursday, February 2, 2012
8:00am - 5:00pm Central Pennsylvania Fire Museum Tour (Bus from Eisenhower Hotel)
Join us for a delightful bus tour to the Hanover, York County and Pennsylvania National Fire Museums where
fire history will come alive. Hand tub pumpers, spider hose reels, steamers and antique motorized fire apparatus are abundant
in these excellent museums. A bonus tour of the York County Heritage Trust Agricultural and Industrial Museum offers an informative
trip back in time to the agricultural and industrial era in York County. Lunch is on your own at the famous Fire House
Restaurant or other downtown Harrisburg eating establishments in Harrisburg, PA.
Central Pennsylvania Fire Museums on the tour
York County Heritage Trust Agricultural and Industrial Museum
The Pennsylvania National Fire Museum
Harrisburg Restaurants, 2nd Street - Restaurant Row
9:30am - 4:00pm Ladies Day Out Tour (Bus
from Eisenhower Hotel)
Ladies, you are the backbone for many firefighters, and we want to pamper you with a special bus tour to tastefully
Adams County Winery, the pure sweetness at famous Mr. Eds Elephant Museum & Sweet Shop and a shopping trip to the The
Outlet Shops at Gettysburg. Lunch is on your own at the outlet’s food court and other restaurants within walking distance.
Ladies Day Out Destinations
6:00pm - 9:00pm Ghostly Gettysburg Tour (Bus from Eisenhower Hotel)
What about the spirits in Gettysburg? Join a paranormal guide for a special haunted evening at the Jennie Wade house and the
Ghostly Images Tour & Showcase in the historic Children’s Orphanage, learn about the local spirits and perhaps you
might experience one of Gettysburg’s special residents. Dress warm, it’s always a chilling experience, and don’t
worry about transportation, a bus will transport you to your spirited destination.
Ghostly Gettysburg Tour - Your Ghostly Destinations
Friday, February 3, 2012
8:00am - 7:00pm Registration Open (Eisenhower Hotel)
8:00am - 1:00pm Gettysburg Battlefield Tour (Bus from Eisenhower Hotel)
Gettysburg National Military Park is described as hallowed and sacred ground, so until you experience setting foot on this
ground and walking in the foot steps of over 165,000 soldiers who valiantly fought for freedom, will you realize what happened
on these grounds. Gettysburg Tour center will guide us through the battlefield in one of their dramatized audio tour busses,
accompanied by a park licensed tour guide. A special stop at the new US Park Service Visitor’s Center, Cyclorama and
Museum will be included in your tour. Lunch is on your own at the famous Steinwehr Avenue tourist district.
Gettysburg Battlefield Tour Destinations
2:00pm - 7:00pm National Fire Academy & Frederick County Fire Museum Tour (Bus from Eisenhower Hotel)
The National Fire Academy located in historic Emmitsburg, MD will be your host
for a bus tour to the Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial and Fire/Emergency Management training facilities located on over 150
acres, previously the historical St. Josephs College. Our hosts will provide you with a behind the scenes tour of their facility
and a dinner at their famous Friday Night Food Buffet. Please note: a current photo ID is required for entry on this government
facility. Rounding out your evening, the Frederick County (MD) Fire Museum, located across the street from the National Fire
Academy will be your host for an informal museum tour.
National Fire Academy & Frederick County
Fire Museum Tour
Frederick County Fire Museum
2:00pm - 7:00pm Crimson Fire Apparatus Tour (Bus from Eisenhower Hotel)
Pack up your camera and join us for a bus ride to the Crimson Fire Apparatus manufacturing plants in the heart of Lancaster
County, PA . Crimsom Fire has signed a long-term agreement to lease a former American La France facility with 62,000 sq. ft.
of manufacturing space located just 15 minutes away from its current operations in Lancaster. This Ephrata facility was constructed
in 1982 specifically to manufacturer aerial trucks. Dinner is on your own at the Park City Mall food court.
Crimson Fire Apparatus Tour
Park City Mall
7:00pm - 11:00pm SPAAMFAA
Hospitality Room Open (Eisenhower Hotel)
8:00pm - 10:00pm SPAAMFAA National Chapter Meeting (Eisenhower Hotel)
Saturday, February 4, 2012
National 911 Flag Display - In great anticipation, the coveted National 911 Flag
is scheduled to be displayed at our conference if the National 911 Museum is not open when our Winter Conference begins. We
have high hopes the New York Says Thank You Organization will bring this beautiful flag to historic Gettysburg and share it
with you.
10:00am - 2:00pm Flea Market, Model Muster & Hand Drawn Fire Apparatus Display (Eisenhower Hotel Ballroom)
10:00am - 1:00pm
Fire Service Item Charity Auction, Drawing at 1:30pm (Eisenhower Hotel Ballroom)
Spend an exciting Saturday viewing Fire Service related models and hand drawn fire apparatus on display in the ballroom. Need
a part for your antique fire truck? Visit our flea market vendors and take home that prized part you need. Join in on the
auction and bid for fire and EMS items, old and new. Bring or send us a donated Fire or EMS item for the auction and you will
receive a special bidding discount. Lunch is available in the hotel restaurant and auction winners will be announced at 1:00pm
in the ballroom.
10:00am - 2:00pm Fire & EMS Services Apparatus Display (Hotel Parking Area)
The Fire and EMS services in Central Pennsylvania and Northern Maryland are abundant with equipment serving
their communities. Come out to the parking area and meet these service providers, take pictures and enjoy their equipment.
6:00pm - 9:00pm SPAAMFAA National banquet (Eisenhower Hotel Ballroom)
