ABOUT US
PRESERVING THE PAST FOR THE FUTURE
We exist to preserve and share Kansas' rich heritage of firefighting through exhibits, photographs and the state's largest collection of firefighting perifenalia. Around every corner you'll find well-preserved artifacts which bring Kansas Firefighters museum to lifebefore your very eyes.
COMMITMENT TO FIRE SAFETY
Among our ongoing event, we are proud to teach and promote fire safety and prevention. And not just to children. All ages are encouraged join our efforts in fire safety education. Being respectful of fire will help ensire that our community stays for everyone.
HONORING THOSE WHO HAVE FALLEN
We are proud and honored to be custodians of the Kansas Fallen Firefighters Memorial Plaza. A tribute to all those who have fallen in the line of duty, their sacrifice will never be forgotten.
MEMORIAL PLAZA
OUR MUSEUM'S HISTORY
PRESERVING OUR HISTORY
In 2007, the Kansas Firefighters Museum received a grant from the Kansas Humanities Councils to preserve and organize the museum's (paper & photo) collection. Each item was examined and evaluated, with itmes of special interest copied, bound, and made available for general use
Newpaper articles have neem carefully removed from old newspapers and placed in protective covers. After processing was completed, all materials were indexed and placed in acid free containers.
All photographs have recieved special care amd handling, along with professianal training for museum volunterrs.
Special thanksto the Wichita Fire Department for providing the work and storage space necessary for catalging our collection
Newpaper articles have neem carefully removed from old newspapers and placed in protective covers. After processing was completed, all materials were indexed and placed in acid free containers.
All photographs have recieved special care amd handling, along with professianal training for museum volunterrs.
Special thanksto the Wichita Fire Department for providing the work and storage space necessary for catalging our collection
KANSAS FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM BOARD MEMBERS
Tod Newlin
PRESIDENT
Gary Friedman
VICE-PRESIDENT
DD Wilson
RECORDING SECRETARY
Alice Navaro
TREASURER
BK Owens
BOARD MEMBER & STORY TELLER
Bill Newlin
BOARD MEMBER
Dale Churchman
BOARD MEMBER
Ed Arnold
BOARD MEMBER
Pete Kirkendall
BOARD MEMBER
Randy Leiker
BOARD MEMBER
Judy Young
BOARD MEMBER
Walt Campbell
BOARD MEMBER
Matt Schulte
BOARD MEMBER
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
This is my new favorite museum in Wichita! The exhibis are all well put together, hte area museums couldlearn a thing or two from this museum. They have tons of fire fighting meorabilia from the first firefighters in Wichita up to the present. The museum director basically gave us a private tour that kept my 2 and 4 year old boys enthralled. He let them try out the bells and some otherartifacts and allowed them to sit on the refurbrished fire engine.
EMILY CRANE
This little firehouse is PACKED full of history including 2 very rare, fully restored fire engines, photos, nozzles of every shape and size and tons of gadgets I haven't seen anywhere else! Every staff member was friendly, knowledgeable, and able to answer all of my questions. Being right downtown (just 1 block south Kellog on Broadway) this is a MUST see attraction for Wichitans and visitors alike!
CHRIS GILL
SET UP A TOUR FOR YOUR GROUP TODAY!
- Seniors: $2.50
- Adults: $5
- Students K-12: $3
- Under 5 FREE!