Fire Department Museum, LA
Built in 1851, the Washington Avenue Firehouse is now the home of the New Orleans Fire Department Museum, a wonderfully educational facility that features two floors of fire-fighting memorabilia.Some of the favorite treasures include an 1896 Steam Fire Engine, built especially for the city of New Orleans; a 1927 Ahrens-Fox Fire Engine, a motorized fire engine that could pump 750 gallons of water per minute; fire helmets from all over the world; uniforms dating back to 1891; and much more. Charter a school bus for a class trip.
Located on the second floor, the Educational Center teaches fire safety education and escape techniques in a fun, interactive environment. Firefighter Michael Williams, an on-duty firefighter since 1994, teaches fire safety classes to more than 4,000 children each year. The Museum is located at 1135 Washington Avenue (at Camp Street), a 15-minute ride from Canal Street. More than 5,000 persons visit the museum each year. The New Orleans Fire Department Museum is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are enthusiastically accepted. Tours are limited to 30 persons at a time and must be scheduled in advance. Schedule a tour by calling (504) 896-4756. Visit: www.new-orleans.la.us.
Located on the second floor, the Educational Center teaches fire safety education and escape techniques in a fun, interactive environment. Firefighter Michael Williams, an on-duty firefighter since 1994, teaches fire safety classes to more than 4,000 children each year. The Museum is located at 1135 Washington Avenue (at Camp Street), a 15-minute ride from Canal Street. More than 5,000 persons visit the museum each year. The New Orleans Fire Department Museum is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are enthusiastically accepted. Tours are limited to 30 persons at a time and must be scheduled in advance. Schedule a tour by calling (504) 896-4756. Visit: www.new-orleans.la.us.
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