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Visitor tip
Request a tour from the knowledgeable retired firefighters who work at the museum - visitors report they provide informative private tours and bring the exhibits to life with personal insights
Visitor tip
Bring young children - the museum staff is noted as particularly kind and welcoming to kids of all ages, creating memorable experiences even for toddlers
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Preview the museum online using the 360 virtual tour before your visit to decide which exhibits interest you most and maximize your time during the actual visit
About Fort Wayne Firefighters Museum
Vintage fire engines & objects. Museum in a former engine house showcasing old fire trucks, firefighting gear & other memorabilia.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Firefighters Museum
- Location
- Engine House #3, built 1893, West Washington Blvd, Fort Wayne
- Highlights
- 180+ years of Fort Wayne Fire Department history, hand pumpers to modern firefighting equipment, artifacts donated by firefighters and families
- Educational Focus
- Fire safety education and fire service history
What visitors say
I've been to the Grand Wayne across from this museum many time for events and finally got a chance to go to the museum (had been wanting to check it out when I'm up this way). It was a nice experience. Its a small museum since its in an…
Wonderful experience at the Fort Wayne Firefighters Museum! The exhibits are fascinating, and the building itself is a beautifully preserved piece of history. A special thank-you to John, who went above and beyond to make us feel…
Very fun time. The retired fighter fighter who was working basically gave us a private tour and it was really informative. Fun collection of objects and it was nice that a lot of it was from fort Wayne.
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Did You Know?
- Fort Wayne Fire Department has over 180 years of documented history, spanning from its founding as a volunteer department in 1839 through its transition to a paid professional service in 1882 to the present day
- The museum is housed in a former fire engine house, creating an authentic setting that preserves the original building as a piece of local history
- The museum collection includes multiple types of historic firefighting equipment including hand pumpers, steamers, hose wagons, and chemical wagons from the department's 180+ year operational history
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