In 1967, the Capen Hose Co. 4 started a fire museum consisting of antique displays from all over the country. One local antique is a leather fire bucket donated by William H. Seymour, an early founder of Brockport, and dates back to 1825. It was used to protect the now village hall (then the Seymour House and later the Seymour Library on State Street). Also on display are three types of fire pumps that were manufactured world wide" the piston pump in a 1847 Selye & Porter Hand Pumper that was completely restored in 1998; a centrifugal pump in a 1930 Seagrave Motorized Pumper that was completely restored in 1978; and a rotary gear pump in a 1876 Silsby Steamer Pumper, which is under the monumental task of restoration, started in 2001. These are just a few of the hundreds of artifacts on display, which we hope you will come and enjoy.
Our museum is dedicated to the men and women who have formed our past and present and to the future generations who will enjoy learning about the firefighting profession.
The museum is open by appointment only. For individual or group tours, call:
(585) 637-4713, (585) 637-2512 or (585) 637-6445.