What do Fire Museum Volunteers do?
A little Bit of Everything.
The Fire Museum of Maryland would not function without the service and dedication of our volunteers.
Retired firefighters, historians, woodworkers, historic re-enactors, archivists, and mechanics all play a vital role in our ability to maintain, preserve, and restore our collection and buildings.
The Museum has equipment and apparatus from the 1700's to the 1900's and it takes all kinds of skill sets to maintain and keep it all in working order. We have projects that require painters, woodworkers, metalworkers, blacksmiths, automotive electricians, mechanics, upholsters, and assorted other technical skills.
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Technical Projects for 2026
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Restoring the Tommy Fireboat
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Rewiring 1949 Mack Engine
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Motor overhaul on Ellicott City Engine
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Running Boards on Hays Aerial Ladder
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Building Circular Staircase in Station 8
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The museum also requires volunteers to help organize, catalog, and interpret it's wonderful collection, as well as to help with general administrative duties at the museum. If you have experience with office work or education we would love to have your assistance.
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Please feel free to reach out to Volunteer@firemuseummd.org if you have an interest in joining our fantastic FMM volunteers!
