Scheduling Tours of the ​Historic Belmont Firehouse
Tour programs are generally geared toward the specific needs of the guests.  Whether it's a preschool group or visiting senior citizens, the Historic Belmont Firehouse has something interesting, fun, and educational to offer.  Groups can vary in size from 1 to 50 (sometimes more).  School-aged children do need to be accompanied by appropriate supervision. 

Tours can vary in time but 1 hour is usually a good starting point.  Features of the firehouse include:
  • "Fire Engine Experience" emergency response simulator
  • The firehouse fire pole
  • "Greater Alarm Dispatch Board" exhibit
  • Firefighter photo display
  • "Destructive Power of Fire" exhibit
  • Antique equipment which may include (changes seasonally) the 1859 Jeffers Sidestroke Handpumper, the 1879 Amoskeag Steam Pumper, the 1860 Hose Cart, and a variety of hand tools used over the past 150 years
  • The fire engine pump panel exihibit
  • "James Crawford Safety Education Theater" room
  • 30 minute audio tour ($1, recommended for adults only)

​To schedule a tour, contact:
Historic Belmont Firehouse
900 SE 35th Avenue (at Belmont)
Portland OR 97214
503-823-3741
http://www.portlandonline.com/fire/index.cfm?&c=57868 
Drop in visits are not recommended.  A scheduled visit may be underway or staffing may not be available at a particular time.  Please call to schedule a visit.
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Location

900 SE 35th Avenue
(at Belmont)
Portland OR 97214

503-823-3741
Event Line 503-823-3616

BelmontFire@portlandoregon.gov


Open House Every Wednesday
​- From 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Drop in any Wednesday to see the exhibits and learn about safety for you and your family.  No appointment is necessary.

"Safety Saturday" Is Saturday of Each Month
- From 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Drop in during open hours to see the exhibits and learn about safety for you and your family.  No appointment is necessary.
Scheduling Firehouse Events​
The Historic Belmont Firehouse is equipped to host a wide range of events.  To date, the list includes birthday parties (youngest - age 3, oldest - age 80), retirement parties, baby showers, weddings, other social gatherings, and, of course, tours. Birthday parties are held on Thursdays and Fridays only, from 3 pm to 5 pm.

Events other than most tours require exclusive use of the facility and certain terms and conditions apply.  A donation to the  Friends of Portland Fire & Rescue is suggested.  Every event is hosted by a Portland Firefighter to oversee guest activities and share the unique nature of the facility.

The number of guests the Historic Belmont Firehouse can accommodate varies depending on the age and type of event.  Contact the Firehouse to discuss details. For some events, guests provide their own food (birthday parties, etc.).  Catering can also be arranged.

To arrange an event or gather details, please contact:
Historic Belmont Firehouse
503-823-3741
BelmontFire@portlandoregon.gov