The attendant on duty was extremely friendly and very helpful in answering my questions. Items ranged from the oldest fire truck to mementos from 9/11. Every turn of the corner had something new to see. Old fire extinguishers, assignment boards, fire axes, call boxes, boots and other assorted items makes this a must see location for those who enjoy fire fighting and history. BTW the dry powder seems to describe the one used on the theatre fire in Chicago back in the 1800s which is one of the worst theater tragedies in history. This fire led to the overhaul of laws concerning construction materials, emergency exits, room capacities and such.