Learn the basic skills of life
support, from on the ground
Ambulance Crews to Air
Ambulance and see the
vehicles they use.
Explore the time line of Firefighting, Uniforms and
Equipment and discover a hands-on approach to how
firefighting has evolved over the years!
Don’t just stop at England! take a look at the history of
the world’s Emergency Services from New York Fire
Department to the Californian Bush Fire Department.
See the uniforms and equipment used and see for
yourself how fire helmets are made! Climb aboard our
German fire engine and try on the uniforms they use.
Witness a life size street fire
And Road Traffic Incident and see
the day-to-day jobs our Emergency Services have to do.
Fire Engine Rides: Jump aboard one of our Fire
Appliances and take a quick ride out with our
volunteers. Only available on weekends, please check
before you travel.
Our Emergency Services don’t
just stop at Fire, Police and
Ambulance! Learn about all the
other specialist services we
have such as ‘Mines Rescue’
CAFE & GIFT SHOP…
Take some time out of the day to sit back and relax in
our Café then visit our Gift Shop and take home a
souvenir.
Discover what a Robin Red Breast is.
See the Original 1900’s Cells and visit one of
Sheffield most wanted criminals “Charley Peace”
Explore the old police workshop (formal the old
stables for the police horses) and see some of the
amazing vehicles used by the police! Climb into
an ex South Yorkshire Police armed Landrover
and try on the riot uniforms.
Please note that from time to time some of our exhibits are
changed around or out and about at shows so not all of the
exhibits are 100% of the time on display.
The museum is housed in one of Yorkshires first purpose
built combined Police, Fire and Ambulance Stations, Opened
in September 1900 the building has amazing history from its
original Police Cells to the Engine House and Firefighters
Bedrooms.
Old Police/Fire Station, West Bar, Sheffield,
South Yorkshire, S3 8PT
Telephone: + 44 (0)114 2491 999
www.emergencymuseum.org.uk
info@emergencymuseum.org.uk
Registered Educational Charity: 515105
The museum is made up of collections relating to all the
Emergency Services. With over 45 Vehicles on display, over
800 peaces of headgear, over 11,000 Badges and lots more!
The museum is fully self funded and everything you see on
your visit has been achieved through donations and entrance
fees.
Throughout your visit you will notice that they are many of
the vehicles open for viewing as well as the use of lights,
sound and smoke to help bring history alive!
OPENING TIMES...
School Term Time: Wednesday - Friday: 10:00 - 14:00
School Holidays: Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 16:00
Weekends: Saturday, Sunday 11:00 – 17:00
(Last entry 1 hour before closing, recommended 2 – 3 hours)
The Museum is closed between Christmas and New Year and
from time to time other dates.
Please check our website for up to date information.
All information in this leaflet was correct when sent to print: January 2014