Monmouth County Fire Museum

06/03/2026

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the members of the East Dover First Aid Squad of Toms River for entrusting us with their former first responder vehicle, a 1994 Chevrolet Caprice 9C1.

An iconic emergency vehicle of the 1990s, this well-preserved Caprice represents an era when the 9C1 package became the standard for law enforcement, fire, and EMS support vehicles across the country. We are proud to add this piece of emergency service history to our collection.

The vehicle will become part of our "Rolling Display" program and will be making appearances at various events throughout the region this year, helping us share the history of emergency services with the public.

Thank you to East Dover First Aid Squad for helping preserve this important piece of your history for future generations.

06/01/2026

Our 1920 Ford Model T is getting ready to leave campus this weekend for some much-needed mechanical work.

While not a fire apparatus itself, this Model T represents a pivotal turning point in fire service history. Its affordability gave many fire departments their first opportunity to transition from horse-drawn apparatus to motorized equipment. In some cases, departments simply mounted their existing horse-drawn hose carts and chemical wagons onto Model T chassis, eliminating the need for horse teams and bringing firefighting into the modern era.

As we work to preserve this piece of automotive history, we are also preserving the story of how fire departments adapted to changing technology in the early 20th century.

We look forward to welcoming the Model T back home soon!

05/27/2026

You have a new piece apparatus, you wanna show it off. You have a piece of apparatus you take pride in and you wanna show it off. Come and join us at the Monmouth County Fire Museum. we look forward to seeing you there.

Address 2201 Marconi Rd. wall Township New Jersey

04/26/2026

Before you know it, warmer weather will be here (eventually)!

Make sure you’re ready—show off your firefighter pride with one of our classic t-shirts.

$25 each (plus S&H)

Send us a message or email [email protected]
to get yours today!

04/22/2026

The 4th Annual Classic Car Show returns to Historic Camp Evans!

Camp Evans, home to InfoAge Science & History Museums and Monmouth County Fire Museum, offers more than 20 museums and exhibits located throughout six beautifully restored buildings on 34 acres of the former U.S. Army Signal Corps installation.

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind blend of classic cars, history, and family-friendly exploration in a truly unforgettable setting.

Show car registration is day-of only; sorry, no pre-registration.

Visit InfoAge.org for general admission information.

Rain date: August 30.

Email [email protected] for details

04/14/2026

https://youtu.be/y9ITsP--WHc?si=asPt13Sou2dNmBCv

In 1963 the Chicago Fire Dept. developed the first elevated platform "Snorkel" fire apparatus. This is The Snorkel 1 Story.

02/22/2026

So we’ve recently had some vintage forest fire photos sent to us. So we thought let’s share it with you..

01/04/2026

The Southern Monmouth County Fire Museum extends its sincere thanks to the Cotta family of Farmingdale, New Jersey for their generous donation of this 1967 International / Hahn fire engine.

This 750-gallon pumper was purchased new by the Farmingdale Fire Department in August of 1966 for $5,975, and faithfully served the Farmingdale community for three decades before being retired in 1996.

We are especially grateful to Dustin and Callan Cotta for entrusting our organization with the next chapter of this rig’s life. Well documented and rich in local history, this engine is a meaningful and welcome addition to the Monmouth Fire Museum collection, ensuring its story will be preserved and shared for generations to come.

12/24/2025

12/20/2025

Open today and tomorrow (12/20 and 12/21) noon til 5pm. Stop by and say hi!