See the important role Fire Fighters have played in the development of Canada.

Go to first gallery — The Early Period

  • About the Museum:

  • The Canadian Fire Fighters Museum first opened its doors in 1984.  Since then the Museum has evolved into a national centre for documentation, preservation, education, and celebration of Canadian firefighting heritage and safety awareness.  The Museum has a collection of artifacts that tell the story of the vital role that firefighters have played in the lives of communities across Canada. The Museum strives to represent all Canadian firefighters: professional or volunteer, industrial, military, wildland, and airport.

    The collection encompasses equipment of every kind, from all eras and all parts of Canada: antique fire helmets, an amazing array of fire hydrants, fire-related signage, safety equipment, toys, and of course our vintage fire trucks.

    The Museum is temporarily closed.
    After an extensive search throughout Northumberland, we are excited to have signed a lease for the arena at 206 Furnace St in Cobourg. We are busily working on reopening in our new location.

    You can help support the museum by purchasing a membership here.

  • You Have to See:

    • • The Advent of Steam

    • • The HydrantGallery

    • • Cdn. F.F. Overseas WWII

    • • Before Fire Brigades

    • • Fire Trucks

    • • Fire Helmets

The kids loved it! We had a great time!