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The New Bern Firemen's Museum is a historic firefighter's hall located in downtown New Bern, North Carolina. It covers the story of the New Bern Fire Department, which used to be two separate companies; Atlantic Hook and Ladder Company, and New Bern Steam Fire Engine Company, a split originating from the US Civil war. [1] James McConnell, chief of the New Bern Fire Department, is the President of the museum.[2]

Established1955 (1955)
Location420 Broad St, New Bern, North Carolina
Coordinates35.06312°N 77.02263°W / 35.06312; -77.02263
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New Bern Firemen's Museum
New Bern Firemen's Museum is located in North Carolina
New Bern Firemen's Museum
Location within North Carolina
Established1955 (1955)
Location420 Broad St, New Bern, North Carolina
Coordinates35.06312°N 77.02263°W / 35.06312; -77.02263
TypeFire museum
PresidentJames McConnell
Websitewww.newbernfiremuseum.com
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The museum was previously located in a smaller building at 408 Hancock St, but moved to its current location, the Central Fire Station on Broad Street, in 2001. [3]

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