# Essex Fire Museum

> Welcome to Essex County Fire & Rescue Service

Essex Fire Museum teaches you how firefighting has changed over the years as there were advances in technology.There are a collection of different fire devices, including artefacts from World War II, hand drop pumps along with other fire service gear. Numerous pictures show local fire history, plus uniforms as well as other documents are on display.The old fire machines are lovely and you will stay in and now have a look around (and start the sirens and blue lights) if you should be fortunate,. Children could have enjoyable attempting on different helmets and specially having a chance in the water hoses!The guided tours help you find a little out more about the brave firefighters and what they do, and so they additionally hold an open day, where you can see how they create certain kinds of fire to check out the current fire engines being utilized today. There are also committed mom and toddler groups, which is more tailored to the kids, who could even get a badge by the end!Housing a well curved collection featuring fire that is historic, firefighting equipment, uniforms and photographs, this might be a great end whether for the casual visitor or those doing relevant subjects at school who would like more information. Visitors to the museum will see on their own how firefighting has changed for the greater within the full years, because the technology has advanced. What does the future hold?!

- Type: Experience
- Location: Grays, Thurrock, England
- Area guide: [Thurrock](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/thurrock)
- Booking: Not bookable online on HolidayFox; book direct on its website, http://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/Fire_Museum/, or call +441375379167
- HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-UcPUCLTkGqcK/essex-fire-museum

## Activities

- Museums and Art Galleries
- Sightseeing and Attractions
- Experience

## Facilities

- parking available
- toilets
- picnics and food allowed
- food to purchase onsite
- wheelchair friendly
- pushchair friendly

## Suitable for

- Baby and Toddler (0-3)
- People
- Accessible
- Family

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## Questions and answers

### Where is Essex Fire Museum?

Essex Fire Museum is in Grays, Thurrock.

### What activities does Essex Fire Museum offer?

Essex Fire Museum lists Museums and Art Galleries, Sightseeing and Attractions and Experience.

### What facilities does Essex Fire Museum have?

Essex Fire Museum lists parking available, toilets, picnics and food allowed, food to purchase onsite, wheelchair friendly and pushchair friendly.

### What is there to do near Essex Fire Museum?

Experiences listed near Essex Fire Museum on HolidayFox include Chafford Gorges Nature Park, Lakeside Karting, Grangewater Outdoor Education Centre, Partyman World Lakeside and Jump Giants.

### How do I book Essex Fire Museum?

Essex Fire Museum doesn't take bookings on HolidayFox. Book direct on its own website, http://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/Fire_Museum/, or call +441375379167.


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