Fire House Museum of Memphis, Memphis

The Fire House Museum of Memphis is an interactive museum dedicated to displaying the history of Memphis’ first fire station. The museum collection contains items that date back to the early 1900s. The Hale Water Tower, the 1929 American LaFrance Pumper, helmets, badges, lanterns, a display of the station as it appeared in 1910, and desks of fire chiefs from the past are some of the many items that you will find here.

Whether you want to fight a simulated fire from a snorkel basket, or feel the heat from the fire room, there is something for everyone at the Fire House. The Memorial Wall pays homage to local firefighters who died in the line of duty, and there is an oil painting depicting scenes of actual fires. In addition, the first class of black fire fighters is honored via a set of photographs and paintings. Even children will have the opportunity to have fun by exploring an ambulance unit or the cabin of a fire truck.

The museum shop sells jewelry, toys, souvenirs, clothing, and other items that promote fire safety. In addition, they offer fire safety field trips and workshops.