Vintage Fire Museum

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Vintage Fire Museum One of America’s most unique collections of vintage firefighting equipment and apparatus. Mr. Conway died unexpectedly only three months later. was formed.
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Jeffersonville Indiana is the home to a historically significant collection of firefighting apparatus and equipment. The Vintage Fire Museum got its start when a local businessman named Fred Conway decided to display his large collection of firefighting artifacts that he had collected and had restored. Conway first opened a museum as part of his successful label making business in New Albany, IN. He was also the author of several books dealing with firefighting history in the United States. Then, in 1999 he created a stand-alone museum called Vintage Fire Engines Inc. Conway's collection sat behind locked doors for several years until a group called the Friends of the New Albany Fire Museum Inc. They purchased Mr. Conway's collection and started a new museum called the Vintage Fire Museum. After several moves and many more people becoming involved, the Vintage Fire Museum now resides at 706 Spring Street in Jeffersonville, IN. As the museum has expanded, it has become the home of antique firefighting equipment of all types that has been donated or loaned from numerous local members of the fire service. A second museum location was added in Oldham County, Kentucky to house additional equipment including the collection of mid-20th century trucks that previously belonged to the late Doug Dauenhauer. The Vintage Fire Museum has also expanded its public outreach to include having a safety education center at the Spring Street location to teach the public about fire safety in addition to fire service history.

10/13/2026
Coming up this Saturday, see you there at the VFM.
10/12/2026

Coming up this Saturday, see you there at the VFM.

Remember Chili Brats and Brews is coming soon. Hope to see everyone there.
10/01/2026

Remember Chili Brats and Brews is coming soon. Hope to see everyone there.

09/22/2026

A friendly reminder on furnace safety as the temperature turns cold.

Please participate in our Capitol Campaign, We appreciate all of you in helping preserve this wonderful collection.
09/21/2026

Please participate in our Capitol Campaign, We appreciate all of you in helping preserve this wonderful collection.

Just a few pictures from our annual muster today. If you weren’t here you missed out!
09/20/2026

Just a few pictures from our annual muster today. If you weren’t here you missed out!

09/20/2026

Muster was a fun day of food and Fire apparatus, Thanks to all who attended and all who helped with the event. VFM has the best Members and supporters.

Address

706 Spring Street
Jeffersonville, IN
47130

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+18122824705

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