The Galleria Storica del Corpo Nazionale dei Vigili del Fuoco in Mantova offers a fascinating insight into Italy’s firefighting history, with a special focus on the helicopters used in modern firefighting operations. The museum showcases the evolution of firefighting technology and strategy, with a key emphasis on aerial firefighting, which has become a critical tool in Italy’s emergency response efforts, especially in combating wildfires. This museum is a must-visit for those interested in the technological advancements in firefighting and civil protection.
Galleria storica del corpo nazionale dei vigili del fuoco (Fire Fighter Museum)
Largo Vigili del Fuoco, 1
46100 Mantova MN
+39 0376 364124
Saturday 14:30 – 18:00
Sunday 10:00 – 12:00 & 14:30 – 18:00
Free admission
Aircraft collection
| I-VFEN
I-VFES/VF-05 | Agusta Bell AB.47G-3B-1
Agusta Bell AB.205 |
Firefighting Helicopters:
One of the key aspects of the Mantova museum is its helicopter exhibits, which showcase the use of helicopters in firefighting and rescue operations:
- Firefighting Helicopters: The museum displays helicopters that are integral to modern firefighting operations. These helicopters are equipped with water tanks, buckets, or fire retardants, and they are used to combat wildfires or fires in hard-to-reach areas, such as forests, mountains, and remote regions.
- Technological Advancements: The exhibit emphasizes how the use of helicopters has revolutionized firefighting, enabling rapid response to fires in difficult-to-access areas.
- Helicopter Models and Equipment: The museum features models and actual helicopters used by the Corpo Nazionale dei Vigili del Fuoco in their aerial firefighting operations. These include different models used over the years and various firefighting tools adapted for airborne operations.
Photo Galleria storica del corpo nazionale dei vigili del fuoco