The orginal crude log structure, moved and reassembled in the Museum, housed a hand-drawn hose cart and was used before Oklahoma became a state. This 1920 Stutz was the 64th built by the Harry P. Stutz Company and was used in the state of Virginia. This hand-drawn chemical cart has twin tanks with 20 gallons capacity. Tanks contained water, soda, and a small container of acid which combined to expel the water used in extinguishing the fire. Used in Hunter, Oklahoma, from 1890 to 1910, it was a source of pride to the community.
Children find it fun, interesting and exciting.
Adults say they've never seen anything like it. Attractions outside allow unlimited imaginations but once the museum doors swing wide, their attention is directed to the remarkable collection of antique fire apparatus, tools and machinery used since 1736. The Firefighters Museum houses the large, colorful Ben Dancy shoulder patch collection, over 4,500. Exhibits offer a spectrum of educational and historic memorabilia. Real firefighting afficianados will recognize the many classic fire engines housed at the museum.