Fire Museum of Memphis
The Fire Museum of Memphis is located in the Fire Engine House No. 1, which was built in 1910. Historic exhibits and static displays date back to the early 1900s. For children, there is equipment to play with, a maze, and safety demonstrations. Historic exhibits include a 1910 Crump Steamer fire engine and several other apparatus that were used by the Memphis Fire Department prior to World War II. Other exhibits consist of antique firefighting equipment, uniforms and helmets, and a fire simulation room. Outside of the museum, a memorial wall is dedicated to the Memphis firefighters who have died in the line of duty.
Backstory and Context
"Old Fire Station #1." Fire Museum of Memphis. Accessed September 17, 2014. http://www.firemuseum.com/about-us/old-fire-station-1.