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Austin Fire Station 1

Historic fire station museum featuring exhibits on local firefighting history.

4.7 (27 Google reviews)FreeAges 3+Indoor
  • history
  • fire trucks
  • educational

William Sidney Porter House, 401 E 5th St., Austin, TX 78701, USA

What locals say

Insider tip 3 📍 Local Fire Station

Visit the station in person to request a tour; crews are often happy to show kids the truck if they aren't on an active call.

“I brought my son with to ask and they were happy to give him a tour of the truck in the station.”

Overheard on r/Austin · 9 upvotes

Insider tip 📍 Local Fire Station

Bring food or cake for the crew as a thank you; check in advance to see which of the three crews will be on duty.

“the crew was happy to have food and cake. Part of their mission is to be visible in the community”

Overheard on r/Austin · 1 upvotes

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