“Becoming the Bravest”

The special exhibition, “Becoming the Bravest,” gives a behind-the-scenes look at a firefighter’s journey. The focal point will be that all firefighters—from the newly graduated to the highest-ranking uniformed member, the Chief of Department—all started in the same place: the Probationary Firefighters School at the Fire Academy. Using photographs, uniforms, helmets, patches, firefighter equipment and other unique artifacts from the Museum's collection, as well as information, photographs, and video supplied by the Department, the Museum will educate visitors about the incredible journey undertaken to become New York's Bravest. "Becoming the Bravest" will be open through early 2024.