Hot fun at Eisenhower Park

Shown in photo is this year's Muster's featured apparatus, owned by New Haven Firefighter Sean Reynolds. He boughtthe truck in 2004 and restored it to the original New Haven Specs of 1962.
Reynolds will receive the Key to the City at Milford City Hall from Mayor Richetelli at 2 p.m. Friday Sept. 5 at 2:00pm during a press conference.

MILFORD — Engine 260’s 35th annual Antique Fire Truck Show and Muster begins at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 6, at Eisenhower Park. There will be an estimated 100 shiny, red antique fire trucks, 25 firefighter muster teams, more than 30 firematic flea market vendors, and a special Children’s Fire Safety Play Area featuring an interactive fire education trailer that teaches children the best response to smoke conditions and other household hazards and a real working fire hose so that the junior firefighters can "knock down the flames," organizers said.
The day’s excitement begins with the opening of the Firematic Flea Market at 8:30 a.m. at Eisenhower Park on Route 121. You’ll find everything from old fire gear to toy fire trucks, books about fire fighting and authors to sign them, organizers said. This is "Search and Rescue for Shoppers," a great place to start your holiday shopping.
At 9:00 a.m., 75 bright red, meticulously maintained antique fire trucks participate in the traditional motorcade. The motorcade begins at the Liberty Rock (K-Mart Shopping Center) on Bridgeport Avenue. It roars through Milford center past the Green with lights flashing, bells ringing and sirens wailing and ends at the Muster site, Eisenhower Park.
Official Opening Ceremonies begin at 10 a.m. with the raising of the American Flag at the top of a Ladder Truck accompanied by the Connecticut Firefighters Pipes & Drum Corp.
Muster skills competition begins at 10:30 a.m. with the Save The Baby Ladder Climb and the Lakeside Draft for antique pumper trucks. As the day progresses, more than 25 muster teams will battle to see who’s the best in the Tug Of War, the Midnight Alarm, the Water Barrel Blast, Arena Pumping and the Bucket Brigade. More than 90 trophies will be awarded.
An extensive food service menu is available all day. All events are free and open to the public. Call Engine 260 for more information at (203) 874-2605, or e-mail engine260@aol.com.
All proceeds from the Muster benefit the Milford Recreation Department’s Camp Happiness program for special needs children.