North Charleston Fire Museum

The North Charleston Fire Museum and Educational Center is a fire museum in North Charleston, South Carolina, displaying a collection of fire fighting vehicles dating back to the 1780s.

North Charleston Fire Museum

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Established	2007 (2007)
Location	4975 Centre Pointe Dr, North Charleston, SC 29418
Coordinates	32.8707°N 80.0184°W / 32.8707; -80.0184
Type	Fire Museum
Website	northcharlestonfiremuseum.org

On permanent loan from the American LaFrance Company, which was headquartered nearby until its closure in 2014, the 20,000 square feet (1,900 m²) facility displays more than 20 restored vehicles, interactive exhibits and simulators.[1][2]

Old apparatus on display at the museum

Established in 2007 by the city of North Charleston, the museum is a popular rainy day activity for tourists.

Retired and active firefighters from the area provide tours for groups and area available to answer questions about the equipment and fire safety.[3] Other exhibits include a 4-D film on the history of firefighting, robotic presentation on fire dangers in the home and a small playground area with a fire-pole and slide.

The Fire Museum is a stop on the route for some shuttle buses that operate between Charleston and its airport.