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.
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.
Here the visitor finds artifacts, memorabilia, uniforms and photographs of a bygone era.
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.
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.
Visitors also learn about Dusty, the famous New Orleans Fire Horse who was trained to line up at the sound of the fire bell.