Houston Fire Museum

2403 Milam Street

Houston, Texas 77006

Phone: (713) 524-2526

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History of the Houston Fire Department

Compiled by Retired Chief Max McRae

The Houston Fire Department is rich in history and tradition. Since 1838, the Houston Fire Department has helped Houston grow into the vibrant city that it is today. Click on an era below to start your journey.

1838-1859	1935-1940
1859-1865	1940-1945
1865-1870	1945-1950
1870-1875	1950-1955
1875-1880	1955-1960
1880-1885	1960-1965
1885-1890	1965-1970
1890-1895	1970-1975
1895-1900	1975-1980
1900-1905	1980-1985
1905-1910	1985-1990
1910-1915	1990-1995
1915-1920	1995-2000
1920-1925	2000-2005
1925-1930	2005-present
1930-1935

The Houston Fire Museum, Inc. is a 501-C- 3 non-profit organization educating the community on fire and life safety and the history of the fire service. The Museum is supported by membership, gift shop sales and the generous contributions of foundations and corporations.