Door guard who told me I couldn't tape there was not very friendly person ...
BUT kids I saw there were having a great time.
Customer reviews ( such as these from Yelp) are extremely good.
So if you plan carefully here you will probably have an excellent time.
- “Great place for any firefighter fan.” in 2 reviews
- “The people who work there are usually retired firefighters.” in 2 reviews
- “They even have those lovely firemen jackets for the kids to wear and pretend they are firemen inside the truck.” in 2 reviews
- Start your review of FDNY Fire Zone.
- Sean K.
- Lovington, NM
- 8 friends
- 4 reviews
I am from out of state (New Mexico) I am also on the job as a Volunteer.. I visited the website and wanted to order two of the FDNY job shirts, one for myself and one for my girlfriend.. She wears and XL.. Site did not show XL.. I called the store and asked if I could place an order on the phone and they were very helpful and helped me place my order and I had it in two days!!! Even with the holiday (Veterans Day) I'll shop here more often.. Thank you FDNY Store...
F/F Sean Kiernan
Lovington, NM- Diana M.
- Woodside, Queens, NY
- 10 friends
- 33 reviews
Bummed that my four year old nephew couldn't take part in the tour - didn't know it was only for children 5 and up. I was surprised how small it was. But it was cool that there was a real fire truck (especially when theh turn on the siren) and that you can wear firefighter coats!- Rachel D.
- Brooklyn, NY
- 48 friends
- 105 reviews
Came here one Saturday in April, with a 7 year-old little boy. For some reason, I was expecting a way larger space and a lot more people/children to attend the fire safety presentation. However, aside from myself and the child, there was a French couple (tourists who barely understood English and seemed to accidentally wander in). Because of this reason, the presenter paid extra close attention to us and had us interact more.
The presentation lasted about 20-25 minutes and was great: Informative, Interactive, Excellent Props (built and visual) and a short and sweet delivery...All the things needed to keep children interested. My little guy learned a lot here and he even asked to come back sometime in the future in the event that he forgets everything that he has learned.
Highly recommended if you and your children need to learn about fire safety!
P.S. They have a gift shop if you want to purchase FDNY gear before or after the presentation.- Antonella M.
- New York, NY
- 458 friends
- 276 reviews
15 women walk into a firefighting learning center... no it's not an introduction to a bad joke but it is a Friday afternoon. We made reservations because we wanted to see the fire demonstration, however smaller groups need not call beforehand. Why would adults come here? They usually wouldn't solo because it is loaded with children, I mean it is a learning center after all. However, some of us were teachers and/or know children that could benefit from coming here so we wanted to see for ourselves so we could be prepared for when we came with anyone else (trial runs rock says the half geeky girl that likes to be prepared).
The minute you walk in you see a real firetruck. The same very firetruck you will be getting on later while your sporting a real fireman jacket; sure usually only the kids do it but we got some real Kodak moments that day. The old retired firefighter tour guides looked like they enjoyed watching us make fools of ourselves too. I know what you're thinking, is there a pole? Yes there is, you can grab on to it and take pictures but you can't slide down 2 stories.. sorry! It was pretty neat to see how heavy the firemen gear actually was and to admire all of their badges and think about all of the hard work they put in to earn them. The fire safety demonstration would definitely be helpful for children, in fact it taught me a few things. It takes place in a very dark room with burnt furniture and very dramatic monologue - kids will remember this. It also really made me want to buy a fire extinguisher and carry it around with me (I got over that phase don't worry). Take your family or your class and learn some lessons that could save lives...- Betty C.
- Forest Hills, NY
- 29 friends
- 148 reviews
Since we are required to teach fire safety to our home schooled children, I went with my son. He went years ago and wanted to go again. The way they present the stories of how fires can start and ways to prevent it from happening (video and lighted displays) really left an impression. At the end of the presentation, the group must simulate an evacuation from a fire by crawling out of the room.
You pay a $6 fee per person to see the fire-safety presentation. They also provide a handout with a simple game for the children to play and information on how to plan an escape route.
Children can climb into the fire truck, try on a fireman's coat, and touch the displays in the front and visit the small gift shop. The wall of patches from fire departments from all over the world is interesting.- Nick F.
- Glen Allen, VA
- 1 friend
- 40 reviews
Great place for any firefighter fan. A great place to bring kids and they have activities for them. As soon as you walk in there is a fire truck. Staff is very nice.- raul z.
- Huntington, NY
- 403 friends
- 305 reviews
I stumbled into this place while walking around the area. A typical front/business entrance door with no big sign out front, I saw a lot of firefighters' equipment and decals in the walls. I decided to go in and investigate what it is all about... and I was in for a pleasant surprise.
The FDNY Fire Zone Center is designed to teach everyone how dangerous a fire can be and how to prevent it. The place is designed mostly for children. It is the perfect location for a school day trip, day camp and even birthday parties! However, adults can also participate in the fire safety presentation. There is a fire truck mock-up inside to climb and take pics. Decals for every single state of the USA available for purchase as well as t-shirts, toys, books and memorabilia.
Admission is free. The fire safety presentation is $6 for adults/children and $2 for seniors.- Jen W.
- Flushing, NY
- 101 friends
- 406 reviews
There will be screaming children running around in here. You have been warned. With that said, for kids and grown ups alike this small little center is quite cute and friendly to the picture crazed. There's no flashing sign, and we almost walked past it.
Inside is a fire truck where you, rather the kids can jump inside and take pictures of. They even have those lovely firemen jackets for the kids to wear and pretend they are firemen inside the truck. Oh yes this is tourist central at times, plus screaming kids with ADD.
You can gaze upon the wall of patches, and the other equipment they have on display. You can buy fdny merchandise, from t-shirts to shot glasses to their lovely calender. Oh yeah you know you want to look.
You just can't spend too much time in there, screaming kids running around wearing firemen jackets and their braindead parents that let them run free. I'd say 15 min max for me, and I'm out.- Kwame J.
- Newark, NJ
- 29 friends
- 305 reviews
Love this place.
Great for small children to learn and educate themselves about FIRE SAFETY.
Great store and the prices are the cheapest in NYC.
Not to mention everything they sell is AUTHENTIC.
Support the FDNY FIRE ZONE and NOT some AFRICAN or ASIAN STREET VENDOR!!- Carrie D.
- Mineola, NY
- 15 friends
- 53 reviews
Great place for a field trip! The kids get to watch an interactive movie about fire safety, learn how to crawl through smoke, wear fire gear and play on a fire truck. The people who work there are usually retired firefighters. They are really great with the kids and answer their questions. Plus, the kids get to take home a fire safety kit. They can only accommodate one class at a time and you can't eat lunch there. But, Rockefeller Center is right around the corner and you can sit and eat there.
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