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    Dallas Firefighter's Museum

    4.4 (9 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Greg R.

    Luckily we were invited to our daughter's friend's birthday party here otherwise we would never have heard of it. This little gem is a must visit for any aspiring firefighter. This had been station #5 in the olden days. Full of old memorabilia, your little fire fighter can climb up in an old fire engine, pretend to drive the old, big hunk of machinery to a fire emergency. Be warned, when they discover how to ring the ole bell, you won't hear the end of it. The staff is friendly, eager to guide you through the history of this charming little museum. The parents of the birthday boy had heard of this place via the fire fest, a celebration for the kiddies where they close the street off and you can come for a day of fire festivities. We hope to have a chance to attend one day. If your kiddy wants to be a fireman when they grow up, this museum is a must for him or her!

    Bess D.

    Are you an off the beaten path city explorer? Is old and musty your go to vs new and sleek? If you are an avid former and not the latter then the Dallas Firefighter museum is a must do for you! As you enter the museum look immediately down. Handmade tiles from 1907 remind you where you are: Dallas Fire Department Hooks & Ladder #5. The welcome office is a lovely mix of old photos, t-shirts for purchase and if you are very lucky, a retired Captain of the Dallas Fire Department, Bubba. After you hand over your museum entry fee to Bubba (currently $6) he will ask: Would you like a tour? You are missing out if your answer is anything but Yes! Bubba's passion for the people of Dallas and especially his brothers in the DFD remains unchanged since his first station assignment in 1964. As Bubba guides you through the various fire trucks, pump carts & engines (yes, there is a difference just ask) on display ( one dating from 1897) Bubba intersperses equipment facts with real stories from his career. The stories alone are worth entry fee- however when combined with the up close and personal opportunity to see these vintage pieces of fire fighting history in a near original creaky stairs old station you will flash back to when you once dreamed of growing up to be a fireman and wonder what if. Don't miss the back stairs, designed with a crazy narrow tight turn with the thought being if station horses got out of their stalls they would not be able to make it up the stairs in search of their firemen. Of note: rumor has it the museum is to get an interior face lift soon. I hope not as the current touch and smell is welcome here displays are a large part of the draw. In any event- I would suggest visiting sooner than later.

    Kiara A.

    I was under the impression that this museum was free (the google question and answer people said it was free and donations were accepted). 2 adults and 1 three year old we paid $12 not bad and completely worth it. My son had so much fun. The person in charge there gave us a brief history on the museum. He was so nice. There's jackets and helmets for kids to put on and you can get on some of the fire engines. It was a experience. I highly recommend this place specially for little ones.

    Circa 1900s-Early 1910s Dallas, Texas Fire Department Hat Badge by S.H. Reese

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    Cute idea. Very very small museum. This is primarily for families with toddlers and elementary age children.

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    1.9 miDowntown

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