Volvo 1965 from Odense Brandvæsen. Photo: Per Ryolf
The largest Danish museum solely dedicated to fire engines is placed in Oksbøl in western Jutland. The museum was founded in Aarhus but had to close due to cuts in the funding from the municipality.
Local business men in Oksbøl took over the large collection. In the first years of existance in Oksbøl, the museum treated the unique cars scandalously, leaving many very rare items outside, exposed to the harsh weather on the western coast of Denmark. Many fire brigades took action and reclaimed their vehicles.
The photos in this set are form my latest visit to the museum. The decimated collection is now largely stored indoors and still worth a visit despite the irresponsible treatment of the vehicles in the past years.
BTW: The museum also holds a collection of tanks and armoured cars from the Royal Danish Army.
Volvo 1965 from Odense Brandvæsen. Photo: Per Ryolf
The largest Danish museum solely dedicated to fire engines is placed in Oksbøl in western Jutland. The museum was founded in Aarhus but had to close due to cuts in the funding from the municipality.
Local business men in Oksbøl took over the large collection. In the first years of existance in Oksbøl, the museum treated the unique cars scandalously, leaving many very rare items outside, exposed to the harsh weather on the western coast of Denmark. Many fire brigades took action and reclaimed their vehicles.
The photos in this set are form my latest visit to the museum. The decimated collection is now largely stored indoors and still worth a visit despite the irresponsible treatment of the vehicles in the past years.
BTW: The museum also holds a collection of tanks and armoured cars from the Royal Danish Army.