MANSFIELD – The Mansfield Fire Museum has been chosen to host the 35th anniversary of the National Fire Museum Network Seminar. The seminar will be held on Aug. 16 through 19.
It is an annual event that takes place at or near fire museums nationwide. It creates an opportunity for curators of these museums to network with others and share ideas with one another which they may learn and incorporate into their own environment.
Each year they select a host of guest speakers and engage on field visits to enhance and shape management styles and share presentations of their collective ideas.
Although meetings and meals will take place at the Museum located at 1265 West 4th Street, the conference will be held at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center at 890 West 4th Street in Mansfield.
“Not only are we honored to host the 35th anniversary, but we hope it will be the biggest one yet with over 100 participants,” said Verne Bicker, president of the museum.
There are over 104 active fire museums across the United States and another four in Canada, all of which are invited to attend.
In addition to the seminar, a field trip is planned to the Central Ohio Fire Museum in Columbus and yes, what would a trip to Mansfield be without a visit to the Ohio State Reformatory.
