Scheduling Tours
of the Historic Belmont Firehouse

Tour programs are generally geared toward the specific needs of the guests.  Whether a preschool group or visiting senior citizens, the Historic Belmont Firehouse has something interesting, fun, and educational to offer.  Groups can vary in size from 1 to 50 (sometimes more).  Children do need to be accompanied by appropriate supervision. 

Tours can vary in time but 1 hour is usually a good starting point.  Features of the firehouse include:

• "Fire Engine Experience" emergency response simulator
• The firehouse firepole
• "Greater Alarm Dispatch Board" exhibit
• Firefighter photo display
• "Destructive Power of Fire" exhibit
• Antique equipment which may include (changes seasonally) the 1859 Jeffers Sidestroke Handpumper, the 1879 Amoskeag Steam Pumper, the 1860 Hose Cart, and a variety of hand tools used over the past 150 years
• The fire engine pump panel exihibit
• "James Crawford Safety Education Theater" room
• 30 minute audio tour ($1, recommended for adults only)
• Historic Belmont Firehouse Gift Shop and Safety Store
• And more!

To schedule a tour, contact:

Historic Belmont Firehouse
900 SE 35th Avenue (at Belmont)
Portland OR 97214
503-823-3615
http://www.portlandonline.com/fire/index.cfm?&c=57868 

Drop in visits are not recommended.  A scheduled visit may be underway or staffing may not be available at a particular time.  Please call to schedule a visit.