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Firehouse Subs mobile food truck returns to Owego Central Fire Station on North Avenue Monday, April 7th – Saturday, April 12th. Proceeds from sub sales support completion of the Owego Fire Department’s (OFD) 1866 Amoskeag Steam Fire Engine restoration with “Steamer House” on North Avenue championed by the Owego Hose Team. The truck will operate from 11 AM – 7 PM daily out of the Owego Fire Station #2 parking lot on North Avenue. “We’ve enjoyed a positive relationship with the Firehouse Subs folks for several years now,” said Hose Team Treasurer John Loftus. “This is an innovative fundraising idea that was first brought to Tioga County by the Hose Team.” Loftus adds that people travel from around the Southern Tier to get the subs when they are in town.
Serving firefighter themed subs the menu, which features hot specialty subs, salads, and other seasonal items, takes inspiration from the firehouse with names like “Hook & Ladder,” “Engineer,” and “Firehouse Hero.” The subs are prepared with meats and cheeses, on toasted sub rolls, and served "Fully Involved" with vegetables and condiments.
Ten (10) percent of proceeds go to the Hose Team from sub sales. Last year more than 2,500 subs were sold netting the Steamer project $2,500. The 158-year-old OFD Amoskeag Steam Fire Engine, known as the “Steamer,” has not been operational since the late 1980s.
In addition to restoring the Steamer, the Hose Team is finishing a “Steamer House” like one located in Marathon, NY to showcase the piece on North Avenue. The memorial plaza pavers and remaining retaining wall will be installed this month. The Steamer’s returned is projected before the Strawberry Festival in June.
Learn more at www.OwegoHoseTeams.com.
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Owego Fire Department, 87 North Ave, Owego, NY 13827-1324, United States,Owego, New York
