Fire Museum Hours:
For days and times please call 816-671-0410 for schedules and private appointments.

The St. Joseph Fire Museum located at 1202 S.11 th St. is St Joseph's newest addition to the museum system. The Fire Museum displays an extensive pictorial history of the St Joseph Fire Department.

The Fire Museum began its existence as Fire Station #5 in 1938. It was constructed in the height of the depression in 1938 through the use of W.P.A. funds. The Works Progress Administration was created for economic relief. It provided unemployed workers meaningful employment.

For days and times please call 816-671-0410 for schedules and private appointments.

Not only is a pictorial history provided, but the museum is rich with displays, which includes a 1948 American Lafrance Fire Pumper, used in St. Joseph for 40 years and a 1950 Federal Fire Pumper used for 35 years.