Mystic ― The fireboat Fire Fighter, currently docked at the Mystic Seaport Museum, needs volunteers.

There are opportunities for experienced and novice docents and tour guides, operators, restorers and more.

No experience is necessary, and training will be provided. Volunteering as a group for school community service hours, or as a corporate service initiative, is encouraged.

Fire Fighter is a designated National Historic Landmark. During World War II, it stood ready as ammunition-laden boats left for Europe from New York Harbor, providing service on famous rescue missions including the fire and capsizing of the SS Normandie and the massive munitions ship El Estero fire.

Following the Sept. 11 attack, the fireboat was tasked with pumping water from the harbor after the Twin Towers collapsed and all water hydrants were crushed.

And in 2009, toward the end of an active career, Fire Fighter participated in the rescue of US Airways Flight 1549 passengers after its emergency landing in the Hudson River.

To learn more about volunteering, contact Charlie Ritchie, president and director of the Fireboat Fire Fighter Museum, at ceritchie1@aol.com.