SEATTLE, June 12, 2009--

The Museum of Flight and The King County Fire and Life Safety Association are hosting the 12th Annual King County Fire Department Day Friday, June 19 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Museum Parking Lot. Kids of all ages can view fire equipment on display, climb aboard fire engines, see how tall an aerial ladder extends, talk with firefighters and department personnel, and learn fire and life safety skills through fun activities. The "Safety Zone" will teach children safety skills, while providing adults with life saving information. 

After checking out the activities outside, be sure to come inside the Museum too! Check out the Museum's newly revamped Tower at Boeing Field exhibit, flight simulators, Kid's Flight Zone and more! Regular admission fees apply for entrance to Museum galleries and exhibits. For flight simulator discount coupons see the Museum's Website:  www.museumofflight.org

For more information about the event contact Capt. Robert C. Mathis, Boeing Fire Department: 206-491-4005