African-American Firefighter Museum

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Set in a historic 1912 firehouse, this museum honors the courage, struggles, and legacy of early Black firefighters.

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The museum occupies Los Angeles' historic Fire Station No. 30, which operated as a segregated firehouse from 1924 to 1955. Inside, its collection focuses on education and preservation, chronicling the contributions of Black men and women in the fire service alongside the specific struggles and milestones of pioneering figures and organizations.


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