The Western Reserve Fire Museum and Education Center

10/15/2026

10/01/2026

Unfortunately, the Guardians playoff game has been scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 3 at 1:00 pm, so the Museum will need to reschedule the Fire Prevention Week Open House to a later date. Sorry for the inconvenience.

09/29/2026

Western Reserve Fire Museum & Education Center
Museum News

Museum Attends Hometown Heroes Weekend

This past weekend the Museum took part in Hometown Heroes Weekend at Mapleside Farms in Brunswick. Museum President, Scott Giesler had two of his fire trucks on display. The Museum had an information table and children could try putting out a fire with an Indian Hand Pumper. Fun day! Good time was had by all.

09/29/2026

Western Reserve Fire Museum & Education
Upcoming Event

Celebrate Fire Prevention Week

Please join us Saturday, Oct. 3rd from 10am – 2pm as the Museum celebrates Fire Prevention week! This will be an exciting day. There will be fire safety lectures, games and activities for the kids, hot dogs, popcorn, beverages, museum tours and more! Something for everyone. A fun day for the whole family!

Hope you can come down and join us.

09/17/2026

Western Reserve Fire Museum and Education Center
Upcoming Event

Raise a Stein for the Western Reserve Fire Museum!

Mark your calendar and invite your friends to the Western Reserve Fire Museum’s Annual Fundraiser on Friday, October 9, 2026, from 6:00–10:00 PM. This year, we’re celebrating with an Oktoberfest-themed evening on the Veranda at Lago Custom Events, a tented venue next to the Aloft Hotel with a beautiful patio overlooking the Flats and breathtaking lakefront views.

Your ticket includes free valet parking at Lago East Bank through ASV Valet Services, a souvenir b**r stein courtesy of Galley Printing and the Museum, a buffet of traditional German fare, complimentary w**e and b**r, and a featured specialty drink courtesy of Tito’s Handmade Vodka. Guests will also enjoy authentic Bavarian music from the Gemütlichkeit Cleveland Musikanten, creating a festive Oktoberfest atmosphere all evening long. Advance tickets are $75 per person and include $5 in complimentary Chinese raffle tickets.

Tickets may be purchased online by going to our website www.wrfmc.com and clicking the red button underneath banner on the homepage or by calling the Museum, 216-664-6312 (Wednesday through Saturday 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM).

Come celebrate Oktoberfest with us—bring your friends, enjoy the view, and support the Western Reserve Fire Museum!

09/12/2026

Western Reserve Fire Museum & Education Center
Museum News

Honoring the Heroes and Lives Lost on 9/11

Yesterday, the Western Reserve Fire Museum & Education Center was honored to participate in Mission BBQ’s 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony in Westlake. Together, we remembered those who lost their lives at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and near Shanksville—including first responders, firefighters, police officers, EMS professionals, civilians, and families who lost loved ones.

Members of the Fire Museum attended with their antique fire trucks, joining the Lorain SWAT and Police Department, members of the Bay Village American Legion and retired Elyria firefighters.

Thank you to Mission BBQ for hosting this meaningful tribute and for providing a delicious lunch for participants and attendees after the ceremony. We are grateful to everyone who came together to honor and remember.

We will never forget.

09/11/2026

Western Reserve Fire Museum & Education Center
Museum News

Mission BBQ’s 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony in Westlake

The Western Reserve Fire Museum & Education Center will bring fire apparatus to Mission BBQ in Westlake to be a part of their 9/11 remembrance ceremony today at noon. Please join us at 2209 Crocker Road, Suite A, Westlake, OH 44145, as we honor those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and remember the families forever affected by the attacks at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and near Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
Mission BBQ will offer a complimentary sandwich to everyone in attendance.

We hope you’ll join us in remembrance so “We never forget”.

04/15/2026