Front of the Firehouse Museum with three red garage doors, vintage fire trucks inside, and American flags flying above.

The San Diego Firehouse Museum is a non-profit and all donations are tax deductible.  Thanks for supporting the Museum.

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Red metal garage door with a sign above it that reads 'Pioneer Hook and Ladder Co.' The building has beige walls, two upper-story windows with red frames and purple blinds, and three flags hanging above the sign and garage door, including a black flag, a partly visible California flag, and an American flag.

San Diego Firehouse Museum

Founded in 1962, the Firehouse Museum occupies the former home of San Diego Fire Station No. 6, which now resides in Otay Mesa. The museum’s brick-and-mortar building in dowtown San Diego’s Little Italy features firefighting equipment and apparatus dating back to the late 1800s.  La Jolla's first fire engine, a horse drawn steamer and piece of steel from the World Trade Center are some of the highlighted pieces.  Firefighting's rich tradition and heritage live on in the San Diego Firehouse Museum.

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Welcome

Directions to the Museum

The museum is located in the Little Italy area of downtown San Diego.
Firehouse Museum
1572 Columbia St
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: 619-232-3473

Hours of Operation
Thursday & Friday from 10am to 2pm
Saturday & Sunday from 10am to 4pm.

Become a member of the Firehouse Museum and support the preservation of fire service history.  As a member, you receive:

• A deductible donation to a 501C3 entity.
• A Quarterly Newsletter
• Reduced hall rental rates
• Discounted pricing on museum events

In order to become a member, please contact the Executive Director

Interior of a vintage fire station or firehouse with red fire trucks, firefighting equipment, and retro decor. There are framed photos and signs on the walls, and a large open garage door showing trees outside.

Become a museum supporter today!

Civilian Membership
$75.00
Every year

Become a member of the Firehouse Museum and support the preservation of fire service history. As a member, you receive: • A deductible donation to a 501C3 entity. • A Quarterly Newsletter • Reduced hall rental rates • Discounted pricing on museum events

✓ Museum Membership for one year
Sworn/Retired Fire Personnel Membership Renewal
$35.00
Every year

Become a member of the Firehouse Museum and support the preservation of fire service history. As a member, you receive: • A deductible donation to a 501C3 entity. • A Quarterly Newsletter • Reduced hall rental rates • Discounted pricing on museum events

✓ Museum Membership for one year