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Vintage Fire Museum

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Vintage Fire Museum

One of America’s most unique collections of vintage firefighting equipment and apparatus. Mr. Conway died unexpectedly only three months later. was formed.
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Jeffersonville Indiana is the home to a historically significant collection of firefighting apparatus and equipment. The Vintage Fire Museum got its start when a local businessman named Fred Conway decided to display his large collection of firefighting artifacts that he had collected and had restored. Conway first opened a museum as part of his successful label making business in New Albany, IN.

He was also the author of several books dealing with firefighting history in the United States. Then, in 1999 he created a stand-alone museum called Vintage Fire Engines Inc. Conway's collection sat behind locked doors for several years until a group called the Friends of the New Albany Fire Museum Inc. They purchased Mr. Conway's collection and started a new museum called the Vintage Fire Museum. After several moves and many more people becoming involved, the Vintage Fire Museum now resides at 706 Spring Street in Jeffersonville, IN. As the museum has expanded, it has become the home of antique firefighting equipment of all types that has been donated or loaned from numerous local members of the fire service. A second museum location was added in Oldham County, Kentucky to house additional equipment including the collection of mid-20th century trucks that previously belonged to the late Doug Dauenhauer. The Vintage Fire Museum has also expanded its public outreach to include having a safety education center at the Spring Street location to teach the public about fire safety in addition to fire service history.

05/30/2026

WHY THE DIFFERENT COLORS?
I had a hunch the different color hydrants have different purposes.
But, I did not know what.
Thanks to the good folks with Wartrace, TN fire now I do:
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They help firefighters quickly identify a hydrant’s flow classification and potential water supply during an emergency.
According to NFPA 291, hydrant bonnet and nozzle cap colors are commonly used to indicate flow capacity:
🔵 Blue – 1,500+ GPM (gallons per minute)
🟢 Green – 1,000–1,499 GPM
🟠 Orange – 500–999 GPM
🔴 Red – Less than 500 GPM
You may also see:
🟣 Purple (Violet) – Non-potable or reclaimed water
⚪ White – Drafting hydrant (local designation)
⚫ Black – Out of service (local designation)
⚠️ Keep in mind that hydrant markings can vary depending on the local water utility or jurisdiction.
Why does this matter?
When firefighters arrive at a fire, they must quickly determine if a hydrant can provide enough water to support firefighting operations.
Knowing the hydrant’s flow classification helps crews make faster decisions and establish an effective water supply.
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OKAY THEN …

05/29/2026

🔟 DAYS until the 73rd WHAS Crusade for Children - JUNE 6-7!

Communities have come together to change the lives of children across and Southern for more than seven decades. From firefighter roadblocks to lemonade stands, every dollar makes a difference for children with health care, educational, and emotional wellness needs. ❤️

BE A HERO! CHANGE A CHILD'S LIFE. 100% for the kids!

🚨 Remember you can include your favorite FIRE DEPARTMENT’s name with these convenient WAYS TO GIVE:
🔹 CashApp: $crusadechildren
🔹 Venmo: CrusadeForChildren
🔹 PayPal: WHAS Crusade for Children
🔹 Online: WHASCrusade.org
🔹 Mail: 520 W. Chestnut St., Louisville, KY 40202

05/17/2026

Today we moved more of our stuff from our former Station 2 in Oldham County, KY to our facility here in Jeffersonville. Many thanks to all of the members of C. J. Haunz’ family for helping with the move today. A conservative estimate is that we moved over 8000 pounds of books and other items. There’s more to go, but a lot got done today!

05/09/2026

This Waukesha gas engine is going to a new home in Tennessee. It was originally in a Maxim S-model firetruck at Harrods Creek FD in Jefferson County, KY and has been in storage at our facility for the last few years. Now it will get a chance to keep another antique fire engine running.

04/18/2026

It’s Thunder Day! We’ve got the best parking in the Metro. Come see us and grab a burger or dog!

04/14/2026

THIS SATURDAY! It’s Thunder over Louisville! Come view the fireworks and air show from the sunny side of the river. We will be selling parking spaces for $20 per car. All proceeds go to help fund the museum. We are a short walk from the riverfront and in a prime spot for easy entry and egress for the day. Come see us!

$20 cash only please.

Oh by the way; thanks to the terrain and prevailing winds, our side of the river gets the best view almost every year…

04/12/2026

Thanks to Joe Nugent for capturing this special moment for us. Today was a good day!

04/11/2026

A great turnout for our grand opening of the new museum expansion. Thanks to everyone who came out and supported us today!

04/09/2026

The refurbished weather vane has been installed on our new building!

Address

706 Spring Street
Jeffersonville, IN
47130

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+18122824705

Website

http://www.vintagefiremuseum.org/

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