Museo de Bomberos de Madrid, Firefighting museum in Madrid, Spain
The Museo de Bomberos de Madrid is a firefighting museum in the Vallecas district of Madrid, Spain. It displays a collection of fire engines, equipment, and documents that trace the evolution of the city's fire service.
Madrid's fire service began with the first firefighting teams in the 16th century, and the professional corps was established in 1894. The museum opened in 1982 and was fully renovated in 2023.
The museum highlights the human side of firefighting, with personal stories and videos that show the daily life of the crew. Visitors can also learn basic prevention steps that can help save lives in an emergency.
The museum is located next to the Vallecas fire station, and visits are usually guided by a firefighter. It is a good idea to check opening hours in advance and to allow enough time to explore the vehicles and exhibits.
One of the fire engines on display carries a plate reading "ELECTROGENERADOR DELAHAYE", a reminder of the specialized equipment used in the past. The museum also keeps a archive with documents such as the corps' founding act and old fire logs.
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