The building was constructed in 1927 and is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark.

The museum also has a two-story playhouse, designed to help children learn fire safety.

Featured prominently in front of the museum building is "the world's largest working fire hydrant",[2] which measures 24 feet tall.

Permanent exhibits trace the history of firefighting from bucket brigades to present practices.

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