DC Fire and EMS Museum — Attraction in Washington

This little museum offers quite a vivid lens through which to experience DC history. The curator and assistant curator are retired EMT/Paramedic firefighters who love sharing the history and their own stories of the fire service in DC. See artifacts like the ticker tape that signaled the multi-alarm fire at the White House on Christmas Eve 1929; a collection of top hats that were part of the parade dress uniform kit; leather fire buckets from the homes of notable Washingtonians; photos; cool old machines and the last horse-drawn fire pumper of 1918 that has just been restored. Email the Friendship Fire Association to request a time to visit. Hours are inconsistent, but this micro museum is a worthy place to visit. Talking to the team is an unmissable part of...

An excellent place to learn about the history of DC Firefighters! The tour guide knew what he was talking about, and was even employed as a DC firefighter before he retired. The museum is at the 3rd floor of a working fire station, so it was neat to see the firetruck and ambulance coming and going as I went through the museum. 5/5 stars! FYI, their phones are currently down so I was not able to get ahold of them... But it may work to call the fire station to...

I went to visit during the stated times but they were not open. The firefighters downstairs in the house informed us that the museum is volunteer run. I tried calling ahead and left a voicemail but no luck apparently. I have heard good things from people who have gotten in so I’m just taking off one star because of the lack of a tour guide despite the...