Tulsa Fire Museum

Ever wondered what stories are hidden within the Tulsa Fire Alarm Building?

Join the Tulsa Foundation for Architecture on July 18 for a special tour featuring stories from Tulsa’s firefighting past, stunning Art Deco architecture, and a chance to explore the home of the Tulsa Fire Museum.

We’re honored to partner with TFA in sharing the history of this incredible building and the men and women who helped protect our city.

If you’ve never been inside, this is a perfect opportunity to experience one of Tulsa’s architectural and historical gems.

From the Archives at the Tulsa Fire Museum

This photograph was recently found in the Museum's collection. The only information accompanying it is simply: "1986 – 16th & Memorial."

While our team has not yet identified the specific incident from the information we have available, the image stood out for its composition, and we felt it was worth sharing.

The Museum has collected over 50,000 photographs and news clippings related to the history of the Tulsa Fire Department. As we begin the long process of cataloging and documenting these materials, additional photographs, duplicate views, dates, names, locations, and other context are invaluable in helping us build a more complete historical record.

If you have photographs, news clippings, or other items related to fire scenes, training exercises, station life, special events, or other moments in Tulsa Fire Department history that you would like to share with the Museum, please contact us at [email protected].

Every item adds another piece to the story of the Tulsa Fire Department!

What a fun day!

We are incredibly grateful for the support shown at our first Firehouse Bingo fundraiser yesterday. Thanks to a wonderful turnout, generous sponsors, dedicated volunteers, and enthusiastic players, the event was a tremendous success and an important step forward in supporting the Tulsa Fire Museum's mission.

A heartfelt thank you goes to Hasty Bake Charcoal Grills for donating the grill for our raffle, 1-800-BOARDUP for sponsoring our television grand prize, and to Scheels, QuikTrip, Tulsa Zoo, RibCrib BBQ, Watershed Hospitality, and Black Bear Diner for their generous prize donations and support. We are especially thankful for Firefighters Credit Union, whose continued partnership has helped make many of our programs and events possible.

Additionally, we would also like to recognize our volunteers and board members who gave up part of their Saturday to help make the event run smoothly. From setup and registration to concessions, game operations, cleanup, and everything in between, this event was made possible by people who believe in the museum and are willing to invest their time and energy into its future. The level of commitment we continue to see from our team is incredible, and we could not be more appreciative.

As for the Hasty Bake Raffle, we send our congratulations to John V. of Broken Arrow, and thank you to everyone who purchased raffle tickets in support of the museum.

We would also like to congratulate our young friend Liam, who took home the television grand prize. His "lucky bow tie" quickly became one of our favorite moments of the day and proves that community events like these are welcoming and enjoyable for the entire family! As we continue to grow these programs, we hope to create even more opportunities for friends, families, supporters, and neighbors to come together while supporting a great cause.

The proceeds from this fundraiser will help support museum operations, preservation efforts, educational programming, and several exciting projects that are already in the works. We have some big things on the horizon, and your support helps keep us moving forward.

Thank you again to everyone who attended, volunteered, donated, sponsored, and cheered us on. We are humbled by the support we continue to receive and are already looking forward to our next bingo event. Stay tuned; we'll be sharing details soon!

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Join us for a special interview at the Tulsa Fire Museum 🎬

On June 19 at 6:00 PM, we will welcome filmmaker Keith Daniels, producer and director of Fighting More Than Fire, for a discussion about the documentary and the story behind its creation.

The film was recently accepted into the deadCenter Film Festival, Oklahoma's premier film festival and an Academy Award-qualifying festival, where it is also competing for Best Oklahoma Film.

Hear about the making of the film, the stories it tells, and the journey from concept to festival selection. Guests will also have the opportunity to ask questions during the discussion.

📍 Tulsa Fire Museum
🗺️ 1010 E. 8th St., Tulsa, OK 74120
📅 June 19, 2026
🚪 5:30 PM Doors Open
⏰ 6:00 PM Event Begins
🎟 Free Admission

Visit our event page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AZWNNg7NQ/

Another great Story Time is in the books! 📚

Each month, we have the privilege of welcoming families to the Tulsa Fire Museum for a morning of stories and learning all about our firefighters. We’re incredibly grateful to the Fire Fighters Credit Union for sponsoring this program and providing refreshments and a free book for every child to take home. We’re also thankful for the Tulsa Fire Department firefighters who volunteer to read to the kids and bring a fire truck for a hands-on show-and-tell experience.

This has become one of our favorite programs at the museum. We love seeing the excitement from both kids and parents throughout the event, especially when the fire truck pulls up and everyone rushes outside for a closer look!

Story Time is completely free and open to the public. If you would like to learn more about upcoming dates and what to expect, visit TulsaFireMuseum.org/story-time.

Thank you to the Fire Fighters Credit Union, the Tulsa Fire Department, and all of the families who continue to make this program such a huge success. We look forward to seeing you at the next Story Time!

FIREHOUSE BINGO IS NEXT SATURDAY! 🔥

Join the Tulsa Fire Museum for an afternoon of bingo, prizes, food, and fun while supporting the preservation of Tulsa’s firefighting history.

📅 Saturday, June 13
🕛 Bingo begins at 12:00 PM
🚪 Doors open at 11:00 AM
📍 Tulsa Fire Department Training Center
2819 N New Haven Ave., Tulsa, OK 74115

🎟️ Game packs are just $15
🏆 Great prizes from local businesses
📺 Coverall Prize: 65” VIZIO QLED TV courtesy of BoardUp

🌭 Hot dogs, root beer floats, and concessions will be available for purchase throughout the event.

We’d love to have you join us. Every game played helps support the Tulsa Fire Museum and our mission to preserve and share Tulsa’s fire service history. Bring your lucky dauber and a friend. We hope to see you there! 🚒🎉

We’re putting the final touches on our Route 66 event! Be sure to stop by and see us during / after the cruise! We’re just a short 3 minute walk from the Route and we’re open 10-4. Hope everyone has a great cruise!! 🚒🚓

A huge thank you to Foundations Landscape and Southwood Landscape and Garden Center for helping beautify the grounds of the Tulsa Fire Museum just in time for this Saturday’s cookout fundraiser and open house!

These crews worked incredibly hard all day long transforming our garden beds and helping bring new life and color to the historic Fire Alarm Building grounds.

As we continue preparing the Museum to be visitor-ready, partnerships like these make a tremendous difference. We’re grateful for businesses that believe in preserving Tulsa’s fire history and helping us present this historic landmark in a way the community can be proud of.

Be sure to come out this Saturday, enjoy the cookout fundraiser, explore the museum, and see the beautiful improvements in person. Thank you again to Foundations Landscape and Southwood Nursery for your support and hard work!