Fire Museum of Greater Chicago [IL]

Description

The Fire Museum of Greater Chicago is dedicated to preserving the history of firefighting in the city of Chicago and its suburbs. The museum has been recently renovated and contains an impressive collection of firefighting memorabilia and equipment.

The museum offers guided tours. The website offers basic visitor information and a calendar of events.

A.J. Comstock Fire Museum [CA]

Description

This unique fire museum is located in Ventura, California, and is open year round. Visitors simply walk to the outside of the museum and can view all displays and exhibits through the glass windows on the sides of the building. The museum is composed of interpretive signs and firefighting equipment designed to give visitors a glimpse into the history of firefighting.

The museum offers exhibits. The website offers basic visitor information.

Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting [AZ]

Description

The Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting is located in Phoenix, Arizona, and is one of the nation's largest firefighting museums. The museum has over 90 pieces of firefighting equipment on display, and is home to the National Hall of Firefighting Heroes, where firefighters who have died in the line of duty or who were decorated for heroism are honored.

The museum offers exhibits and guided tours. The website offers basic visitor information

Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum [OK]

Description

The Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum preserves the heritage of firefighters throughout the state of Oklahoma, and also works to help preserve the memory of firefighters who suffered in the Oklahoma City bombing tragedy.

The museum offers guided and self guided tours, exhibits, several pieces of vintage firefighting equipment, and a collection of firefighting memorabilia. The website offers visitor information.

Victorville Fire Museum [CA]

Description

The Victorville Fire Museum presents a collection of firefighting equipment and memorabilia dating from the 1930s, as well as artifacts and information pertinent to the historical development of the Victorville Fire Department. The museum is housed in one of the city's earliest fire stations, Station No. 1.

The museum offers exhibits and tours.

Honesdale Fire Museum [PA]

Description

The Honesdale Fire Museum hosts an impressive collection of fire equipment and memorabilia which is centered around the 1874 Silsby steamer no. 483 and its replacement, the 1936 Seagrave triple combination pumper. Displays also include other pieces of historic firefighting memorabilia, including photographs and helmets.

The museum offers both public and private guided tours by appointment. The website offers basic visitor information.

Fort Lauderdale Fire and Safety Museum [FL]

Description

The Fort Lauderdale Fire and Safety Museum is located in Fire Station 3 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The museum is currently under construction, but is open to the public on Saturdays, and chronicles the history of the Fort Lauderdale Fire Department while working to educate the public and schoolchildren in basic fire safety.

The museum is currently under construction, and only offers limited exhibits and hours. When completed, the museum will have exhibits focusing on both fire safety and the history of the fire department, and will offer tours and field trip programs. The website offers visitor information, a virtual tour of the museum, information regarding exhibits and museum collections, and information regarding upcoming events.

New Jersey Fireman's Home Museum [NJ]

Description

The New Jersey Fireman's Home was established in 1898 in order to care for aged and disabled firefighters in New Jersey. The home also is host to the New Jersey Fireman's Museum which displays antique firefighting equipment.

The museum is open to visitors daily and offers several exhibits of antique firefighting equipment. The website offers visitor information and a small photo gallery of the museum's collection.

Jackson Public Fire Education Center and Fire Museum [MS]

Description

The Public Fire Safety Education Center and Fire Museum provides an entertaining and educational showcase of history of fire fighting through exhibitions of artifacts while providing knowledge, skills, and education necessary to prevent the loss of life and/or property to the ravages of fire. The museum was first opened in 1993 after a substantial bond issue voted on by the citizens of Jackson was passed.

The museum offers visitors a variety of exhibits, such as an 1870 parade uniform, communication equipment, pictures, helmets, and fire apparatus. The museum also offers both individual tours and tours designed for local schoolchildren. The website offers basic historical and visitor information regarding the museum.