New Online Fire History Group Launched
- Tulsa Fire Museum Administration
- 12 hours ago
- 2 min read
The Tulsa Fire Museum shares a new space for preserving Tulsa’s firefighting history.
The Tulsa Fire Museum has launched the Tulsa Fire History Group, a new online space dedicated to exploring and preserving the city’s firefighting legacy. The group offers a unique look behind the scenes of Tulsa’s fire service history—one photo, story, and discovery at a time.
The History Group can be found under the “History” tab on the museum’s website and serves as a digital workspace for museum volunteers, historians, and other approved collaborators who help research and share Tulsa’s fire service heritage. Members can create posts, upload archival images, and add historical details that help bring the city’s firefighting story to life.
While only vetted contributors can post or comment, the group is open for everyone to explore. Visitors are invited to browse posts, view rare photographs, and follow the progress of ongoing research projects. It’s a space where history is actively being pieced together, giving the public a front-row view as stories from Tulsa’s fire service past are rediscovered and preserved.
The History Group’s Research Projects tab allows collaborators to take part in identifying faces, equipment, and stations found in historic photos, and to document information that might otherwise be lost over time. Through this collaborative process, the museum continues to expand its understanding of Tulsa’s fire history and strengthen the accuracy of its records.
Community members who have historical photos, documents, or information related to Tulsa’s fire service are encouraged to create a contributor account for the group to share their discoveries. Simply click the "request to join" button in the group and complete the questionnaire.
The Tulsa Fire Museum History Group is now live and ready to explore. Visit the group under the “History” tab on the museum’s website or click the button below.
This group gives people a chance to see the process of history coming together. Every photograph, record, and memory helps us understand more about the people and places that shaped Tulsa's fire service. Even if you're just visiting, you're part of keeping that story alive.