Central Ohio Fire Museum & Learning Center

05/25/2026

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.
Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

05/20/2026

Join us daily @ 2:15 for a tour of this amazing piece of history!

05/20/2026

🚑 It’s EMS Week! 🚑

This week, we proudly celebrate the incredible men and women who serve on the front lines of emergency medical care in our community. Your dedication, skill, and compassion save lives every single day. We are so grateful. ❤️

Join us as we honor this important week with something special…

Beginning now, we’re offering daily tours of the Nation’s First Mobile Coronary Care Unit — THE HEARTMOBILE!

Launched in 1969, this groundbreaking program changed everything. By bringing life-saving cardiac care directly to patients before they reached the hospital, it dramatically improved outcomes, and ultimately helped lay the foundation for modern EMS systems across the United States.

🚨 NEW: Starting this week, the Heartmobile will be featured as part of our 2:15 PM daily tour!

Come celebrate EMS Week with us, step inside history, and see how innovation from the past continues to save lives today.

📍 We can’t wait to welcome you!

05/16/2026

👻HISTORY HAS STORIES TO TELL👻
Something spooky is coming to the Central Ohio Fire Museum… 🚒🔥

We’re teaming up with Booze & Boos Columbus Ghost Tours on Thursday,
May 28th,2026 @ 8:30pm for an interactive after-hours experience filled with:
✨ Haunted history
✨ Local legends
✨ Firehouse lore
✨ Interactive storytelling
✨ A chance to explore the museum in
a whole new way!

Step inside the historic fire museum at 260 North Fourth Street and hear the stories that still linger long after the lights go out.....

👀 COMMENT BELOW:
What do YOU think would haunt an old fire museum?
A firefighter? 👨‍🚒
An old fire bell? 🔔
Or something far creepier…?

Tag someone who would absolutely do this with you. Register at:

https://columbusghosttours.com/tour-info-%26-booking

05/11/2026

Huge thank you to Brandy with Gleason Family Adventures and Ohio Road Trips for stopping by and sharing our museum with your communities!

We’re a hidden gem in downtown Columbus, Ohio, and we’re so grateful for the spotlight. We can’t wait to welcome all the new visitors you’ve inspired to come see us 😊

Come experience a piece of history, learn something new, and make some great memories with us!🚒🧑🏽‍🚒

05/07/2026

We’re excited to share that we’ve made Columbus Business First’s “The List” of Central Ohio attractions and entertainment venues—ranked by 2025 attendance! 🎉

This recognition reflects the incredible growth we’ve experienced and the continued support from our community. We’re proud to be welcoming more visitors than ever before and sharing the important history and mission of the fire service with each and every guest.

Haven’t visited us yet? What are you waiting for—come see us! 🚒🔥

https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/subscriber-only/2026/02/27/central-ohio-attractions-and-entertainment-venues.html

04/29/2026

Great message from our friends at Violet Township Fire Department.

04/26/2026

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Rogers Krajnak Architects Principal Peter Krajnak for this amazing and truly unique gift.

We are honored to be the recipients of a birdhouse-sized replica of our historic Engine House 16. This thoughtful gesture reflects both generosity and a deep appreciation for our mission of preserving history.

We are incredibly grateful and look forward to continuing a strong and meaningful working relationship.

04/21/2026

The anniversary of the Ohio State Penitentiary Fire- the deadliest prison fire in our nations history.

On April 21, 1930, a fire broke out at the Ohio Penitentiary, killing 322 inmates, injuring more than 130 others, and trapping many people inside their cells. The incident is recognized as the deadliest prison fire in American history.

At the time, the penitentiary was severely overcrowded, housing more than twice the number of inmates it was designed to hold. Although the exact cause of the fire has been debated, the disaster led state officials to address prison conditions and overcrowding. In the aftermath, the Ohio Parole Board was established in 1931.

Image: Ohio Memory