African-American Firefighter Museum

Really enjoyed visiting this museum. The speaker who visited us was a former firefighter who was able to share many personal stories - definitely not a boring museum visit. I am very grateful for the opportunity to deepen my understanding of the civil rights movement in Los Angeles through the stories of these firefighters. If you are in the area, be sure to settle in! Free!

Between 1924 and 1955 African American firefighters were segregated into one of two Los Angeles fire stations. This was one of them. Inside the museum are clippings and memorabilia relating to Black firefighters. However, what makes a visit to this museum memorable are a video that plays on the second floor and, if you're lucky, one of the museum's volunteers - Arnett "the Rookie" Hartsfield.

This museum introduces the history of firefighting in the United States and the role of black Americans in the firefighting process.

This museum presents the achievements and contributions of black Americans in the firefighting cause

The history of firefighting in the United States and some achievements in the development process are introduced.