Stories from Station 3

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Fort Lauderdale Fire Museum Donate Your Temperature Campaign

This weekend’s cold snap is a reminder that preparation and community matter. Donate your temperature to support the Fort Lauderdale Fire and Safety Museum and help preserve history while promoting fire safety across South Florida.

Fire Truck Push-In Ceremony

Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue welcomed two new emergency vehicles with a traditional fire truck push-in ceremony, honoring a time-honored fire service ritual. The community joined firefighters and city leaders to celebrate progress, tradition, and public safety.

2026 Lorraine Thomas Scholarship

The Lorraine Thomas Scholarship, offered by the Fort Lauderdale Fire and Safety Museum, honors the legacy of community advocate Lorraine Thomas by supporting the educational goals of children from the Fort Lauderdale fire service family. Applications for the 2026 awards are now open.

Pictures with Santa at the Fire Museum: A Holiday Tradition for the Whole Family

Celebrate the holiday season in a truly unique way at the Fort Lauderdale Fire and Safety Museum! On Monday, December 22 at 6:30 PM, families are invited to enjoy Pictures with Santa inside a historic 1927 firehouse surrounded by vintage fire trucks and festive décor. This special community event blends holiday magic with local history, offering a warm, family-friendly experience you won’t find anywhere else in Fort Lauderdale. Bring your camera, gather the family, and create memories that will last for years to come. 🎄🚒

Thanksgiving Fire Safety: Tips to Keep Your Holiday Bright

Thanksgiving is one of the warmest days of the year — and unfortunately, one of the busiest days for home cooking fires. With a little preparation and some easy safety […]

More Than a Museum: How Community Keeps the Fire Burning

At the Fort Lauderdale Fire and Safety Museum, we like to say our walls don’t just hold history—they hold heart. Every event, restoration, and school visit happens because of the […]

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