© Copyright 2011 Tampa Firefighters Museum
© Copyright 2011 Tampa Firefighters Museum
Support the Inaugural 9/11 Memorial Event at www.TFMMemorialEvent.com.
If your family has been affected by the events of September 11th, please email us below, for special VIP seating during our Memorial Event.
The mission of the Tampa Firefighters Museum is to preserve the heritage of the Tampa Fire Department and promote life safety education and fire prevention within the community.
The Tampa Firefighters Museum’s vision is to preserve the rich history, culture, and significance of the Tampa Fire Department by sharing real-life events, exhibits, and life safety education while ensuring our future by encouraging the next generation to pursue the fire service as a profession.
In her 2007 inaugural address, Mayor Iorio declared Zack Street as the “Avenue of the Arts.”
The Tampa Firefighters Museum is located directly adjacent to Tampa Fire Rescue Station One at 720 East Zack Street in the heart of downtown Tampa. This beautifully restored 18,000 square foot facility stands as a tribute to all those who have served and continue to serve our great city.
The Tampa Firefighters Museum offers cultural and civic programs, exhibitions, seminars, training workshops, and children’s programs dedicated to the development and education of the public.
Built in 1911, this building served as headquarters for the Tampa Fire Department until 1974 when the building across the street was dedicated.
In 2008, the Tampa Firefighters Museum expanded with the addition of its 300 seat exhibition hall. The exhibition hall hosts traveling exhibits and events dedicated to promoting the history of the Tampa Fire Department and the fire service as a whole. Several times a year, the Mayor and other City Officials gather in the exhibition hall for a swearing in ceremony. With proud family and friends looking on in admiration, each new City of Tampa Firefighter begins his/her career.
The Tampa Firefighters Museum reaffirmed its dedication to public safety education with the recent addition of a hands-on, interactive, fire safety and emergency awareness classroom. Opened in 2009, the gift shop is located on the first floor. Here you can obtain fire safety education materials, and purchase museum or Tampa Fire Rescue memorabilia.
The Tampa Firefighters Museum has been designated a “local historical landmark” by the City of Tampa Historic Designation Division. It has also received numerous restoration and preservation awards including the Commercial Restoration Achievement Award from Tampa Preservation Incorporated, and the Hillsborough County Historic Preservation Award.
Built in 1911, this building served as headquarters for the Tampa Fire Department until 1974 when the building across the street was dedicated.
During its active service years, this building presided over the 63 year transformation from horse-drawn apparatus to diesel powered rescue and firefighting vehicles. Stables were removed and bay doors were enlarged for larger and larger vehicles. Some of the worst fires in Tampa’s history were fought by dedicated firefighters rushing out of this building.
After its active service years, the building was used as storage and office space for city programs. Realizing the importance of preserving Tampa’s fire service history, a group of citizens began a 10 year project of raising funds to restore the building and open the Museum. That the Museum is open today is a testament to the persistent hard work and determination of a handful of citizens and firefighters.
The Tampa Firefighters Museum building is an exhibit in itself, beautifully restored to show ceiling scars from previous pole holes and marks on the old red brick walls where various apparatus hung for years.
The Museum offers a unique and historical setting in the downtown area for all kinds of rental events including weddings, banquets, holiday parties and kids birthday parties.
The first floor exhibition hall is approximately 5,000 square feet and still has the original concrete floors. Horse-drawn steamers and ladders of the early 1900’s are replaced by exhibits showcasing the rich history of the Tampa Fire Department. The second floor gallery is approximately 2,500 square feet, with original wood flooring in a rich walnut tone. There is also an additional 1,200 square feet of carpeted pre-function space. The entire museum is wheelchair accessible and ADA compliant.
Capacity
The second floor gallery can accommodate the following number of guests:
The first floor exhibition hall can accommodate the following number of guests:
Tables & Chairs
The museum provides ballroom chairs, 60″ round tables, and a variety of banquet tables at no additional charge.
Food & Beverage
An approved list of caterers and/or bar services will be provided upon request.
Smoking
Smoking is a violation of the Florida Clean Indoor Air Act and is therefore not permitted anywhere in the facility. We a have a zero-tolerance policy towards smoking as the museum houses many extremely sensitive and priceless artifacts. Smoking at any event will result in the loss of the entire security deposit.
Candles
Candles are permitted only in enclosed glass containers.
Parking
Rental Fee(s)
Security Deposit
The museum requires a $500 security deposit that will be refunded after the event.
Discounts
Discounts are available for non-profit, 501 (c) (3) organizations and select charitable functions. Additionally, discounts are awarded by the museum Board of Directors on a case-by-case basis.
The Tampa Firefighters Museum offers numerous cultural and educational programs, including concerts, seminars, children’s programs, and training workshops, all of which are essential to the development and education of the general public. The Tampa Firefighters Museum continues its dedication to public safety education with the recent debut of a “hands-on,” interactive, children’s fire safety and emergency awareness classroom.
The Tampa Firefighters Museum offers numerous cultural and educational programs, including concerts, seminars, children’s programs, and training workshops, all of which are essential to the development and education of the general public. The Tampa Firefighters Museum continues its dedication to public safety education with the recent debut of a “hands-on,” interactive, children’s fire safety and emergency awareness classroom.
2012 Tampa Firefighters Men’s Calendar – $15.00 + Shipping (6$)
Featuring 12 of Tampa Fire’s finest. Will debut September 11th at the memorial/anniversary. Fireguys will be available to autograph during the 2011 9/11 Memorial Event. See more picturesHERE.
HOURS
Tuesday – Sunday
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
ADDRESS
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720 Zack Street
Tampa, FL 33602
PHONE
(813) 964-6862
EMAIL
info@tampafiremuseum.org
For general event inquiries:
