The Nebraska Firefighters Museum & Education Center thrives because of people like you. As a nonprofit with limited resources, we depend on the generosity of our community to bring Nebraska’s firefighting history to life. Your support helps us preserve and care for a growing collection of vintage fire apparatus, historical artifacts, documents, and memorabilia that tell the story of our state’s fire service. It also allows us to host meaningful programs and events that honor the bravery and dedication of Nebraska’s firefighters. Every contribution helps us share their legacy and keep fire safety education at the heart of what we do.
Ways to Donate
Monetary Gifts
Making a financial donation to the Nebraska Firefighters Museum & Education Center is a meaningful way to support our mission. Whether it’s a one-time gift, a recurring monthly donation, or an annual contribution, every dollar makes a difference. Donations can be made easily and securely through PayPal, debit, or credit card, giving you the flexibility to support in the way that works best for you. Your generosity helps us preserve firefighting history, maintain our exhibits, and continue offering impactful fire safety education to communities across Nebraska.
Amazon Wish List
A practical and impactful way to support the Nebraska Firefighters Museum & Education Center is through our Amazon Wish List. This curated list includes much-needed items such as archival storage supplies, educational materials, and small rewards for children who complete our fire prevention activities. By purchasing directly from the list, you’re helping us preserve important artifacts, enhance our exhibits, and provide engaging learning experiences for visitors of all ages. Every item donated brings us one step closer to sharing the never-ending story of Nebraska’s firefighters.
Turn Memories into Museum History
Do you have a piece of Nebraska’s firefighting history? The Nebraska Firefighters Museum & Education Center welcomes donations of artifacts, photographs, documents, and memorabilia from fire departments across the state. Items such as badges, uniforms, equipment, training materials, and department records help us preserve and share the rich legacy of Nebraska’s fire service. Whether it’s a single item or an entire collection, your contribution ensures that the stories, service, and sacrifices of our firefighters are honored and remembered for generations to come. Click the Contribute History button for a form to add your family’s history to our museum.
Contribute to our Digital Archive
We are in the process of building a digital archive to preserve and showcase the work of Nebraska’s fire departments—past and present. If your department shares photos or videos on social media, whether from emergency responses, training, community events, or historical milestones, we invite you to permit us via email to include those images in our collection. Additionally, if you have digital copies of historical photographs, they can be emailed directly to us for inclusion in the archive. These digital contributions help us connect the past to the present and ensure the legacy of Nebraska’s fire service is preserved for future generations.