Firehouse 3 Museum Racine

07/01/2026

Ready for the 2026 Independence Day Parade

07/01/2026

- Image taken of Retired Captain John Stripple in No. 1, the first firefighter in Wisconsin to operate a motorized fire pump at a real fire!

Captain Stripple (serving at the RFD from 1899 - 1941) was a horse driver, however he became the first driver at the department when Racine purchased the first motor driven piece of fire apparatus in Wisconsin in 1911.

It wasn't long before Racine became the first all-motorized department in Wisconsin!

03/27/2026

Our turn for the spotlight ❤️

- Historic Racine Firehouses

Engine House No. 3 is located at 700 Sixth Street and is currently used as the Firehouse 3 Museum, showcasing many pieces of Racine Fire history. Construction was completed on December 1, 1881 and the Engine House remained in service until 1968.

03/13/2026

- Historic Racine Firehouses

Engine House No. 1 is located at 1412 Racine Street and was built in 1894. It is said to be one of the most architecturally interesting buildings in Racine, with its Medieval Romanesque Revival architecture style and castle-like appearance. It was designated as a Racine Landmark on July 21, 1981.

03/13/2026

- Historic Racine Firehouses

Engine House No. 2, located at 1310 State Street, was constructed in 1911. When in use, the station provided fire protection to businesses along State Street as well as the residential neighborhoods to the west and southwest. The building is a notable example of late Victorian Eclectic architecture.

03/13/2026

A great fundraiser for a great organization 👏

Reminder - Mark your calendars - Participate - Sponsor a lane - Put together a team - Come on out, enjoy some food and put some tickets in on raffle items. Last year's event was a huge success and enjoyed by all. Let's make this year's event even better!