Founded in 1981, the Benicia Fire Museum documents the history of the fire department in the city. Inside the museum’s expansive collection, visitors will find historic fire engines dating back to the early 1800s, like the Phoenix engine which, after its beginnings in New York, was shipped to California in 1820 where it was the first fire engine in the entire state, and remained in service until 1923. The museum collection shows visitors how fighting fires developed over time with the invention of devices like a hand pump for water, and more advanced fire engines, and the exhibits on display tell the amusing and informative stories of the firemen who worked tirelessly to save their city.

900 E 2nd St, Benicia, CA 94510, Phone: 707-745-1688

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