Firefighting Museum

Ainaži, this small seaside and border town, has been home to the Ainaži Volunteer Fire Fighters' Association for 98 years. Its members not only liquidate fires, but also preserve their traditions. The work of Ainaži firefighters since the beginning of the association can be found in the Ainaži Firefighting Museum. The museum was opened on December 15, 1991, when the firefighters celebrated their 65th anniversary. The museum's exposition "Shining buttons and helmets" displays photographs and descriptions of the firefighters' work from the first foundation meeting. Hand-pumps, hand-sirens, old photography, wtitten materials, photographs of firefighter training, sports competitions and celebrations  and the beautiful and shiny flag pins can be viewed in this museum. In the neighboring fire station there is a possibility to fit on fire-fighter helmets, to turn a hand -siren and to take a photograph at fire-fighter cars.