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Merseyside has a 180-year proud tradition of firefighting and has often been at the forefront of innovation and new technology during that time. It was in Liverpool that the world's first steam fire engine was put into service, decades before other cities.

Our Heritage and Education Centre has one of the largest photographic archives of any UK fire and rescue service, including more than 80,000 digitised files and pictures.

Located at Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service's headquarters in Bootle, the centre also houses memorabilia, vintage fire engines and equipment from past generations of firefighting. 

Who is this aimed at?

Everyone is welcome

When 

Tuesday and Wednesday availability. Pre-book only.

Time

10am to 3pm

Where

MFRS Headquarters Bridle Rd, Bootle Liverpool Merseyside L30 4YD

Cost

Free

How to get involved

Visits must be pre-booked via phone or email.

Contact details

Phone: 0151 296 4714 or 0151 296 4640

Email HeritageCentre@merseyfire.gov.uk

For further information

For more information about Merseyside Fire and Rescue search Merseyside Fire and Rescue in this directory.

Visit the Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service Heritage and Education Centre page on Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service website