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Volunteer With the Tulsa Fire Museum
Serve. Preserve. Educate. Belong.
The Tulsa Fire Museum depends on volunteers. Not just to help with events or programs, but to preserve history, welcome the public, and keep a historic public space active and alive.
Our volunteers come from all walks of life: firefighters, dispatchers, historians, retirees, neighbors and other everyday people who simply want to give back. Some help a few times a year, while others become deeply involved.
No matter how much time you have, there's a place for you here.
Why Volunteer?
Volunteers are the heartbeat of the Tulsa Fire Museum. They help us:
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Preserve irreplaceable artifacts and stories
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Educate the community on fire safety
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Welcome visitors from across the community
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Care for a historic public building
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Share Tulsa's firefighting heritage with pride
Who Can Volunteer?
We welcome:
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Adults and retirees
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Students and interns
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Youth volunteers (with guardian consent)
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Project-based and seasonal helpers
Every volunteer is supported and trained where necessary.
Want to Volunteer? Start Here!
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All new volunteers begin with:
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a brief orientation
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participation in an Open House
This lets you:
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see how the museum operates
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meet other volunteers
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learn where your interests fit best
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Tulsa Fire Museum Volunteer Areas
Find the kind of service that fits you
Volunteers support the Tulsa Fire Museum in several key areas. You don't need any prior experience, we will help you learn. Some volunteers choose to focus on one area, while others help in multiple.
Collections & History
Preserving Tulsa's firefighting story.
Volunteers in this area help care for and document the Museum's collections. This work supports research, exhibits, and long-term preservation. You might help with:
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Cataloging artifacts and photographs
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Assisting with archival research
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Supporting oral history projects
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Identifying people, places, and equipment in historic images.
This is a good fit if you enjoy history, research, or detailed work.
Public Education
Supporting learning and public programs.
Public education volunteers help deliver tours, school programs, and fire safety education for visitors of all ages. You might help with:
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Assisting with museum tours
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Supporting school and youth programs
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Helping with fire safety education
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Preparing materials for educational events
Good fit for retired firefighters or if you enjoy working with people, teaching, or public engagement.
Community Engagement
Connecting the Museum with the Community.
This area focuses on public-facing activities that welcome visitors and support Museum events. You might help with:
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Staffing events and fundraisers
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Greeting visitors
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Assisting with open houses
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Support community outreach activities
This is a good fit if you're outgoing, enjoy events, or like being part of a team.
Facilities & Grounds
Caring for a historic public building.
Volunteers in this area help maintain and support the Museum's physical space. You might help with:
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Exhibit setup and breakdown
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Cleaning and organization days
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Light maintenance and improvement projects
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Helping keep the museum safe and welcoming
Good fit if you enjoy hands-on work or physical projects.
Not Sure Where You Fit?
That's okay! All new volunteers start by attending a volunteer open house or introductory event. This gives you a chance to see how the Muesum works, meet current volunteers, and find the area that fits you best.