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Starting May 1, the Manassas Museum will debut their newest exhibit on the fire, rescue and police equipment used in the community.
The museum will be hosting a reception at 6 p.m. and serve refreshments to residents looking to learn more about public safety history in the City of Manassas.
One of the unique highlights of the exhibit is the fact that back in the 1960s, responders in a hearse answered emergency response calls.
Before the first public safety group, the Manassas Volunteer Rescue Squad, was created in 1966, it was the Baker Funeral Home that would bring patients for medical treatment and respond to emergency scenes.
Manassas didn’t see a modernized police and fire department structure until the 1950s, and relied on mainly volunteer services.
This exhibit, which displays the evolution of Manassas and its public safety organizations, coincides with the World Police and Fire Games, which are being hosted in Prince William County this summer.
“Our Fire, Rescue and Police personnel run into a building when others run out,” said Mayor Harry J. Parrish II. “It is that courage and compassion for others that helps keep this City safe and well protected.”
The Manassas Museum will showcase the exhibit until July 15.
“I hope visitors and residents will come out for this exhibit. Our Police, and Fire and Rescue staff are top in their field and our volunteers are some of the most dedicated people I’ve met,” said City Manager W. Patrick Pate.
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