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Istanbul Fire Separtment Museum presents a chronological history of fire fighting in Istanbul starting with the water pumpers (Tulumbacı in Turkish) of Ottoman times. All kinds of fire department equipments, from the first motorized fire engines to firemen’s clothing and tools, are displayed. The current building of the museum was opened in 1992, after collecting and repairing many objects within the main Fire Department's headquarters in Fatih district.

The Fire Department was an indispensable department of the Ottoman Empire from 18th century’s first quarter to the establishment of the Republic. The Fire Brigade Museum exhibits the adventure of fire fighting in Istanbul for four centuries.

Istanbul Fire Department Museum Collection contains Davud-u Hakiki’s Pump with pergola from 1714, district pumps, steam pumps and car pumps from 1800’s and also mise en scene of distric pumps, firefighters uniforms of military period, candles, limelight, fireman's axes, fabric cistern, leather buckets, various paintings, photographs of some major fires events that occurred in Istanbul are being presented to visitors in Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Fire Department Museum. Enterance is free.

Contact:

Tel: 0212 259 91 24

Fax: 0212 259 15 82

Email:kutuphanemuzeler@ibb.gov.tr

Visiting Hours:

Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 16:00