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Origin and history

The museum of the firefighter of Alsace, inaugurated in 1978 in Vieux-Ferrette, was born under the impetus of the Association of Friends of the Museum. It brings together more than 260 machines and objects, mainly from donations from French and foreign fire brigades. The collection covers a period from 1648 to the present, illustrating the evolution of firefighting techniques through hand pumps, hippomobile vehicles, and modern machines.

The museum is organized in two thematic rooms. The first presents steam pumps, historic helmets (including an international collection since Napoleon III), and vehicles prior to the 1930s. The second room exhibits post-1940 vehicles, with a rare collection of Delahaye vehicles and an airport intervention truck unique in France. These objects bear witness to the tradition of dedication of firefighters, from the first manual pumps (like that of 1740) to contemporary technologies.

The museum, which is labeled the Musée de France and holds the international TIF label (only in France), also showcases clothing, white arms, flags and historical documents. Its official address, 12-14 rue de Luppach, is located in the Haut-Rhin (Department 68), in the Grand Est region. The accuracy of its location is estimated at 5/10 depending on available sources.

The collection includes exceptional pieces such as an 18-metre scale, 19th-century ladders, and pastements related to the history of fire services. The museum is managed by an association and remains a reference point for the technical and human history of firefighters, attracting visitors thanks to its both historical and educational approach.

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