• Fort Lauderdale Fire and Safety Museum

    Explore Fort Lauderdale’s original 1927 firehouse — where courage, craftsmanship, and community come to life.

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Preserve the Past. Inspire the Future

Located in the beautifully restored 1927 Fire Station No. 3, the Fort Lauderdale Fire and Safety Museum honors our city’s firefighters — their courage, innovation, and lifelong commitment to keeping Fort Lauderdale safe.

Nestled in the Sailboat Bend Historic District along the New River, this Mediterranean Revival firehouse — designed by architect Francis Abreu — has transformed from a working station into a living museum dedicated to Fort Lauderdale’s firefighting legacy.

Here, history lovers, families, and future firefighters can explore immersive exhibits, vintage apparatus, and stories that bring our firefighting heritage to life.

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When to Visit

1930s photograph of Fort Lauderdale’s Central Fire Station with firefighters and vintage fire engines lined up along South Andrews Avenue.

Discover Our History

Step back in time to explore restored fire trucks, vintage gear, and heroic stories that shaped Fort Lauderdale’s firefighting legacy. Feel the spirit of service that inspires today’s first responders.

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Child learning fire safety with a volunteer firefighter at the Fort Lauderdale Fire and Safety Museum, assisted by a parent during a hands-on hose activity.

Educational Programs

Our educational initiatives raise awareness about fire safety and prevention. From school visits to community events, we’re dedicated to promoting fire safety education for all ages.

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Volunteer restoring pistons for a 1920s LaFrance fire engine at the Fort Lauderdale Fire and Safety Museum.

Support the Museum

Your support keeps Fort Lauderdale’s firefighting history alive and promotes fire safety education. Every donation and volunteer hour helps restore Station No. 3 and inspire future heroes.

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Our Legacy, Your Community

Every display, artifact, and story reminds us that Fort Lauderdale’s firefighting history lives best when it’s shared.

At the Fire and Safety Museum, we honor our past while inspiring safety, service, and pride in every generation.

Keep the Flame Alive

Your contribution helps preserve Station No. 3 and inspire future heroes.

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