Hose 5 Fire Museum
The Hose 5 Fire Museum was built in 1897 and used for close to 100 years before the replacement fire station was built on the Hogan Road. Today, the former fire station is used as a fire museum. Admission is free.
1930 McCann Pumper
While the 1930 McCann was not Bangor's first motorized fire engine it does have the distinction of never having left the City of Bangor.
1939 Seagrave Pumper
1966 Mack Pumper
Other items of interest in the Museum include:
- Gamewell Fire Alarm Boxes
- Hand Tools
- Hand-Drawn Hose Carts
- Antique SCBAs
- An Original Bangor Ladder
- Brass Poles
- Life Net
- Vintage Bunker Gear
- Wooden Water Mains
- Photos
- Station log books
2015 marked the 200th anniversary of the Bangor Fire Department protecting the citizens and visitors of the City of Bangor. If you are looking for a Bangor Firefighters Calendar or 200th Anniversary items please visit our Hose 5 On-Line Store
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Contact Information
Physical Address
247 State Street, Bangor, ME 04401
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 25, Bangor, ME 04401
Phone
207-992-4700 (Central Fire Station) and ask to speak to someone reference the Museum
Hours of Operation
May 1st – October 31st
Saturdays 9AM – Noon
Tours
To schedule a tour outside of the normal operating hours, please call 207-992-4700.
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