A firefighters' Muster and Challenge is a skills competition among firefighters and first-responders based on the firefighting and rescue tasks performed in emergency situations.

The first Firefighters' Muster was held on July 4, 1849 in Bath, Maine. Five teams, using hand drawn pumpers, competed to see which team could shoot a stream of water the longest distance. During the second half of the 19th century firefighters' musters grew. Modern musters are very different from those early events. Today they are more complex, with serious competition among fire companies and individuals. The goal is to perform the challenge task perfectly, according to strict rules, and in the fastest time. The Third Annual Chester County Firefighters' Muster and Challenge will be held on Sunday, September 14, 2008.

for a Map and Directions to the Muster

To register your team or apparatus
for the 2008 Firefighters Muster

In addition to the firefighters' competitions, food and drink will be available. Vendors of fire fighting-related equipment, local business vendors, and modern and antique fire fighting equipment will also be on display.

• The competition will begin at 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
• Fire equipment will be displayed throughout the day beginning at 9 a.m.
• Free Admission - Free Parking
• Food available