Why Preserving Fire History Matters
Discover why preserving fire history matters and how the Fort Lauderdale Fire and Safety Museum keeps local firefighting history alive for future generations.
Engine 1 Runs Again: A Historic 1922 Fire Truck Returns to the Road in Fort Lauderdale
/in History & Heritage, Behind the Scenes, Legacy StoriesThe 1922 American LaFrance fire truck restoration is complete. Engine 1 in Fort Lauderdale is now running and road capable after years of repairs.
Fire Truck Push-In Ceremony
/in History & Heritage, Community & Events, Legacy Stories, NewsFort 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.
More Than a Museum: How Community Keeps the Fire Burning
/in Behind the Scenes, Legacy StoriesAt 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 people who care about this place.
It starts with our volunteers—retired firefighters, families, and neighbors who give their time to polish engines, guide tours, and share stories. It continues with local businesses who donate materials, sponsor events, and lend a hand. And it’s completed by the families who visit, wide-eyed, discovering the courage and camaraderie that built this city.
Our open houses, field trips, and special programs aren’t just activities—they’re the threads that weave community together. So, whether you swing by for a Trunk or Treat, a school visit, or just to see an old fire engine gleam in the sunlight, you’re part of something bigger: a legacy of courage, craftsmanship, and community.