Welcome to the Virtual Fire Museum

New England’s Darkest Day

On May 19, 1780, mid-day turned to night in New England.

The Boston Experiment

On September 22, 1906, the Boston Fire Department started an experiment with a motor chemical engine that was built by the American-LaFrance

Made in Maine: D.E. McCann & Sons Fire Apparatus

New England was the home of many early builders of motor fire apparatus. Among the earliest was D.E. McCann & Sons.

Twenty Years Later: Remembering the Station Nightclub Fire

On the evening of Thursday, February 20, 2003 100 concert goers perished in a tragic fire.

Boston’s Fallen Chief: William T. Cheswell

The Great Fires of 1947

In the Summer of 1947, Maine experienced the worst forest fires in the history of New England.