A special room has been set aside to teach children about fire safety. The museum houses a vast array of antique and current fire fighting equipment, including a 1857 horse-drawn, hand pumped water wagon. The museum is also home to one of the nation’s largest collections of firefighter patches.
Sites and Attractions
BACKIllinois Fire Museum
Location
Central Ave. & Main St. Illinois State Fairgrounds
Springfield, IL See map: Google Maps
A special room has been set aside to teach children about fire safety. The museum houses a vast array of antique and current fire fighting equipment, including a 1857 horse-drawn, hand pumped water wagon. The museum is also home to one of the nation’s largest collections of firefighter patches.