The Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting in Phoenix offers an immersive journey into the history and heroism of firefighting.
Opened in 1961, the museum showcases an extensive collection of vintage firetrucks, helmets, ladders, and uniforms from all over the world.
The oldest firetruck on display is a hand-pumper fire engine from England dating back to 1725.
Zack Perry “There are a lot of firefighting museums in the world, but we’re the biggest,” said Mark Moorhead, Curator of Education at Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting. “We trace the social and technological history of firefighting all the way from the bucket and hand pumpers to the steam fire engines and early motorized vehicles.”
Explore interactive exhibits detailing firefighting techniques, equipment evolution, and the daily lives of firefighters. There’s even a Phoenix Fire Department call center from the mid-1950s on display.
Zack Perry The museum also features Rescue Four, which responded to the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. It carried a crew of eight. All died when the towers collapsed.