The National Fire Heritage Center

The National Fire Heritage Center The National Fire Heritage Center is a library/archive with a mission of preserving the perishable history of the fire service and fire protection disciplines.

08/19/2026

Hagerstown Fire Dept Engine #1 which was purchased in 1946, resulting in major modifications to the Firehouse to involved enlarging the doors to fit the new equipment!

This is an Ahrens-Fox HT model pumper, uniquely equipped with a 1,000 Gallon Per Minute (GPM) piston pump and a 100-gallon onboard water tank!

08/18/2026

Union Fire Company no 1. Hamburg, PA. The 1866 engine house with the Silsby steamer, hand drawn ladder truck, and a hose cart.

08/11/2026

It’s been over two years, and we’ve missed all of you. We’re excited to finally say it: WE’RE BACK! Back to share the greatest story New York has ever seen, back to teach kids and adults alike about fire safety, and back to be the community gathering place we’ve always been. The path here wasn’t easy, and there’s still work ahead of us — but our doors reopen on August 20th and we can’t wait to see you there!

07/10/2026

He partnered with real-life pal Kevin Tighe (Roy DeSoto) on the popular NBC series, then did lots of soap operas.

07/10/2026

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17701 Creamery Road
Emmitsburg, MD
21727

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