Fort Wayne Firefighters Museum
Fort Wayne Firefighters Museum
4.5
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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swj
Palo Alto, CA236 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
This is a very good, focused museum describing the history of firefighting in Fort Wayne. It displays many of their old pieces of equipment, all kept in excellent shape. Of special interest is the display about the fire department's role in managing iron lungs during the early 1950's when polio was a national concern.
It's not so big you can't get your head around it but it is entertaining and educational for an hour or more.
It's not so big you can't get your head around it but it is entertaining and educational for an hour or more.
Written 4 October 2023
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lynne p
Mount Washington, KY510 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
Something different. Neat to see how fire trucks and emergency equipment use to look. Had an iron Lung on display and cool video informing you how it works. Wish could sit or go in one fire truck. Very clean and well put together. Unfortunately man working front desk was way too busy chit chatting with a family entire time so couldn’t ask questions. I’d definitely check this out
Written 1 April 2022
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Kenneth H
Terre Haute, IN21 contributions
Sept 2014 • Couples
This firehouse is very well put together of the old fire trucks and horse tipe fire equipment. the time it take to see it all is about a hour and to take pictures.
Written 3 October 2014
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DixieLB
Fort Wayne, IN139 contributions
Jun 2012 • Solo
This museum is curated and administered by firefighters -- in addition to the wonderful historical equipment, they run safety programs. They also have a small cafe on the top floor which is a real treat.
Written 28 May 2013
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DebPressCos
Woodbury, NJ114 contributions
Oct 2011 • Solo
As a firefighter I found this museum very nice. The history of the fire service in Fort Wayne and the fire that consumed the Catholic Church is very interesting.
Written 25 October 2011
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Kayleen R
Bluffton, IN69 contributions
Dec 2014 • Business
I love this museum in downtown Ft Wayne! The old firetrucks gleam and are displayed so people can view them up close and personal! I esp. am intrigued by the iron lung that used to be carried on trucks for polio victims. Upstairs they provide educational area to teach kids about fire safety. High recommended for kids.
Written 24 December 2014
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Jeff B
New Haven, IN182 contributions
May 2014 • Family
I have seen this place change for the better over the years. Very educational. Fun for fire buffs, kids and kids at heart
Written 22 October 2014
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granof03
Fort Wayne, IN346 contributions
Aug 2014 • Family
We really enjoyed this museum. My grandson's liked seeing all the old fire trucks and equipment. It is a small museum but has a nice collection of exhibits and the volunteer was really informative.
Written 22 August 2014
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Bernd J H
Erlensee, Germany4 contributions
Apr 2013 • Family
I liked it very much to get some information from a Volunteer at the place. The collection of Historic equipment is great.
Written 15 April 2013
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Tom253
Fort Wayne, IN48 contributions
May 2015 • Couples
Volunteers have made this fire museum first rate. Lots of interesting historical photographs decorate the walls. Lots of small items and memorabilia. Several nicely restored Ft. Wayne fire trucks are on display. Especially interesting is a wonderful 1953 Cadillac ambulance, the likes of which I've never seen before. Great place!
Written 3 June 2015
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