Rent the Firehouse

There is NO SMOKING allowed inside the Tampa Firefighters Museum. Also we do not allow the use of open-flame candles inside the Museum.

While we have a spacious kitchen area on the 2nd floor, it is not a licensed commercial kitchen, thus you can not cook food on site.

• There is no stove or oven.

• You can, however, use covered buffet trays with Sterno to keep hot food warm prior to serving.

• We also have a commercial refrigerator that you may use to keep chilled foods cold until serving.

• The caterers on our Preferred Vendor List are familiar with our kitchen set-up and layout.

While it is not required to use one of the vendors on our Approved Vendor List, it is strongly recommended.

• If you choose a different vendor, we will need to meet with them to assure they are licensed and understand how to safely use this historic building.

• They will be required to fill out our Event Vendor Application.

• They will be required to submit provided proof of state and local licenses, Food Manager Certification, and insurance in order to provide catering services for your event.

Yes. In order to host an event at the Tampa Firefighters Museum, you will be required to purchase a liability policy that covers any building damage or injuries resulting to guests. Purchase event insurance here: Event Insurance - No Deductible - Official EventHelper.com (theeventhelper.com)

The Tampa Firefighters Museum has some available parking at the Museum.

We also share a 45-vehicle parking lot with the City of Tampa that guests of the Museum may use outside of business hours- weekdays after 6 and weekends.

There is also ample streetside (metered) parking and nearby private parking lots.

The building rental fee includes the use of the facility, plus the use of our tables, chairs, and black tablecloths.

• Alcohol service is available for an additional fee.

• Basic set up and breakdown of tables.

• One attendant to monitor museum and venue.

The Tampa Firefighters Museum is a historical building and events are subject to the following restrictions:

• The use of fog machines is not allowed.

• Taping or hanging items on the walls is not allowed.

• Open-flame candles are not allowed.

• Confetti and/or Glitter is not allowed.

For events scheduled through the year 2024;

• Licensee must pay a deposit of half of the rental rate upon signing of contract and to hold space.

• If Licensee cancels this License by notifying Licensor in writing at least NINETY (90) days prior to the License Date, then Licensee shall be refunded fifty percent (50%) of the amount of any Licensee Fee already paid.

• If Licensee cancels this License within NINETY (90) days of the License Date, then Licensor shall retain the full amount of the License Fee.

• Balance of rental fees is due no later than 30 days prior to event.

• Guest count and payment for all services are due 2 weeks prior to event.