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Cincinnati Fire Museum

315 W Court St
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 621-5553
cincyfiremuseum.com
4.5 star rating based on 3 reviews

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Tue-Fri 10am-4pm Sat-Sun 12pm-4pm  
Status: Closed  
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Aside from chili, pork and censorship,
Cincinnati's most enduring contribution to
history is the steam fire engine, first built
here in 1853. The Cincinnati Fire Department set
the standard for urban fire departments for the
next half century, as this museum exhaustively
demonstrates. Located in a 1907 firehouse, it
features old-fashioned steam pumpers, engines
and interactive... more
Posted by digitalcity on June 04, 2007

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The nation's first paid fire department displays its history with kid-friendly, hands-on exhibits.

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In Short Cincinnati lays claim to having the first paid fire department, as well as the first steam-powered fire engine. All of that history, as well currently pertinent lessons in fire prevention and safety, are here for the learning. Among its interactive exhibits, children can slide down a fire pole or test their ability to pump water like early firefighters used to. The museum... more
Posted by Contributor on April 21, 2009, (Edited March 07, 2007)

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Great place for children! by Kristin H. at InsiderPages

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The Cincinnati Fire Museum is one of my families favorite places. With my husband being a firefighter, everyone has to enjoy going! Their history of the city and the first paid fire department in the nation is fantastic. All of the pictures and gear are fun to look at and the experience is one you'll never forget. They also have some wonderful and unique items in their gift shop, including a... more
Posted by Citysearch User on April 21, 2009, (Edited February 15, 2006)

Great Family place by Margaret R. at InsiderPages

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We have visited the Fire Museum on several occassions both as a family and with both of my children's preschool and grade school classes. Each visit is more interesting and exciting. The children enjoy seeing the fire department related objects, while adults are intrigued by the history of fire departments especially the Cincinnati Fire Department. This is a family friendly place that has... more
Posted by Citysearch User on April 21, 2009, (Edited February 11, 2006)

FIRE! FIRE!

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A fun place to take the children. What kid doesn't like a firetruck? What kid doesn't like sliding down a fire pole?
Posted by sluggur1 on April 21, 2009, (Edited August 07, 2002)
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