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A Message from the Executive Director
Thank you for visiting the website of the New York City Fire Museum. We hope to see you at the Museum soon! Our Museum, housed in quarters built for FDNY Engine Company 30 in 1904 and home to many other FDNY units over the years, is now the repository to over 30,000 artifacts related to firefighting in New York City and beyond, displayed on the first and second floors of this historic building. Our first-floor courtyard is a quiet memorial space dedicated to commemorating the darkest day in FDNY history, September 11, 2001.
An important part of our mission is to promote fire safety and awareness. We have a model apartment where school groups can learn how to safely escape from a home in case of fire and a classroom where they will learn the essentials of fire prevention and safety, taught by members of the FDNY Fire Safety Education Unit.
Our 3,000 square foot third floor is rented for private functions ranging from corporate meetings to weddings and other parties. We also have special children’s “Junior Firefighter” birthday party packages. You can learn more under the "Event Space" tab.
While here, be sure to check out our gift shop, home to dozens of FDNY clothing items, toys, books and more. Many of these items can also be purchased via our website by clicking on the “Shop” tab above.
The New York City Fire Museum is chartered by the New York State Department of Education Board of Regents and is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Your support through admission fees, gift shop purchases, event space rental, membership and donations help us fulfill our mission of preserving a vital part of New York City history.
Dominick DeRubbio
Executive Director
New York City Fire Museum Staff
Our talented team provides the utmost service and professionalism day in and day out. We always go out of our way to welcome and help all Museum visitors, which is a testament to our popularity.
Dominick DeRubbio
Executive Director
Dominick R. DeRubbio is a lifelong New Yorker with deep ties to the New York City Fire Department. His three uncles and father all served in the FDNY and his uncle, David P. DeRubbio, was killed in the South Tower of the World Trade Center on September 11th 2001. Mr. DeRubbio is a graduate of John Jay College of Criminal Justice where he received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in fire and emergency management studies. He also served as an adjunct lecturer at the college for multiple semesters. Mr. DeRubbio is a member of the National Fire Protection Association, Association of Safety Professionals, International Society for Respiratory Protection, Fire and Life Safety Director’s Association of Greater New York, and the Fire Bell Club of New York. Prior to assuming the position of director, he managed a New York based health and safety consulting firm, where he provided occupational health and safety services, with a concentration in fire safety planning, education, and training.
Noemi Bourdier
Director of Marketing, Engagement & Operations
Angela Rodriguez
Visitor Engagement, Retail & Events Associate
Gary Urbanowicz
FDNY Historian & Host of the "Throwback FDNY" podcast
Volunteers
The New York City Fire Museum is seeking volunteers to join our dedicated team! We once relied on retired FDNY firefighters, who assisted in conducting our children's fire safety tours and sharing the rich history of New York City's Bravest with visitors from all over the world. We believe volunteers are the heart and soul of the Museum.
If you're interested in becoming a volunteer, please submit your interest via our contact form.