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Seven volunteer fire stations were taken over by the city. One was the station owned by members of Hook & Ladder No. 1 at San Jacinto...

On October 17, 1961, the sprawling Globe discount store at 3030 Woodridge was destroyed by fire. Two hundred customers and employees were...

Augustus gathered together several businessmen at the Hedenberg & Vetteran Auction Mart on August 14, 1838 to discuss better fire...

The Houston Fire Department began as a bucket brigade in 1838, one year after the city incorporated. There is limited history telling of...

We believe that history is a valuable resource for understanding contemporary issues and the road towards the future. Historical...

The Houston Fire Museum shares the history, experiences and stories of Houston’s storied fire service. We believe these stories are...