A nonprofit institution 501 (C) (3), it consists of an 11,000-square-foot (1,000 m2) facility housing four galleries that explore the history of firefighting in Denver.

It was designated a Denver Landmark in 1974,[3] and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

The Denver Firefighters Museum employs four full-time and five part-time staff members.

[6][7] The Denver Firefighters Museum maintains a collection of more than 30,000 artifacts, photographs and manuscripts.

Three themes comprise this gallery: firefighter training, Denver's fires and living quarters at Station No.

The concepts presented reinforce the fire prevention messages gleaned through the tour of the exhibits and include computer kiosks, puppet theater, reading center, video center, and a hop scotch that teaches matches and lighter safety