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Cincinnati Fire Museum, Cincinnati, OH

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Cincinnati Fire Museum

A non-profit museum in downtown Cincinnati that tells the story of local firefighting and its role in the profession's beginnings.

315 West Court Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 · Cincinnati, OH

About Cincinnati Fire Museum

The Cincinnati Fire Museum, also called the Fire Museum of Greater Cincinnati, preserves firefighting artifacts from the Greater Cincinnati area and honors firefighters past and present. Its exhibits focus on the city's contributions to the firefighting profession, which the museum describes as the place where professional firefighting began. Visitors can also take part in fire-safety education, and the museum offers guided group tours by advance reservation, along with rental space, birthday parties, and other events. The museum is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

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