The Cincinnati Fire Museum: A Burning Passion for History!

Front face of the Cincinnati Fire Museum, with its distinctive 3 red garage doors.

The Cincinnati Fire Museum, established in 1974, displays over 200 years worth of firefighting memorabilia. Located on 315 W Court St, Cincinnati Ohio, The Cincinnati Fire Museum works in tandem with the Cincinnati fire department to create unique and informative exhibits such as the collection of unique items called “The Volunteer Era Collection” spanning 1808-1852, provides an overview of the development of firefighting in Cincinnati and the United States as a whole. The Cincinnati Fire Museum was also constructed inside of a restored 1906 Court Street Firehouse that was originally built in 1906.

Side View of the Firehouse Museum
old fire station water pump
Early 20th Century Soda-Acid Fire Extinguisher on Wheels from the “The Modern Era Collection” in front of the Cincinnati Fire Museum
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