Education Programs

Fort Lauderdale fire safety education comes to life at the Fire and Safety Museum, where visitors explore vintage fire engines, hear real stories, and learn skills that save lives. Learning here is hands-on, memorable, and deeply rooted in community pride.

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Visitor from the Dan Marino Foundation wearing a firefighter helmet during an educational tour at the Fort Lauderdale Fire and Safety Museum.

Fire Safety Education in Fort Lauderdale

At the Fort Lauderdale Fire and Safety Museum, our fire safety education programs bring history to life. We honor the city’s firefighters by sharing lessons of courage, preparedness, and teamwork with the next generation.

Through engaging, age-appropriate activities, students and families learn essential fire safety habits, emergency awareness, and the heritage that shaped Fort Lauderdale—lessons they’ll carry for life.

“Preserving our heritage, teaching our youth.”
— The Fort Lauderdale Fire and Safety Museum

Field Trips & Group Visits

A visit to the historic 1927 Fire Station No. 3 offers a hands-on learning experience that connects fire safety, local history, and community service.

Students can:
• Explore vintage fire engines, tools, and restored apparatus
• Learn how firefighting has evolved through the decades
• Discover teamwork, service, and public-safety values
• Meet retired firefighters who share real stories from the field

Ideal for: Schools (Grades 1–12) | Scout Troops | Homeschool Groups | Youth Organizations

“A museum that inspires students to honor the past — and imagine their future.”
— Local Educator

Contact Us to Schedule Your Visit
Fort Lauderdale fire safety education program at the Fire and Safety Museum
Fort Lauderdale firefighter and Sparky the Fire Dog mascot greeting visitors beside a red fire truck during a community education event.

Plan & Prepare for Your Educational Visit

Location: 1022 W. Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312
Available: By appointment
Group Size: Up to 50 participants per session
Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible routes and sensory-friendly options available

We’re also developing classroom resources to enhance your visit:

  • Lesson plans and printable fire-safety activities
  • Educator guides and custom programs

Explore national fire safety education resources from the U.S. Fire Administration.

Student Service & Volunteer Opportunities

The Fort Lauderdale Fire and Safety Museum offers students and community members the chance to earn service hours while preserving history.

Volunteer Opportunities:

  • Assist during open houses and school field trips
  • Support children’s safety programs and museum events
  • Help with restoration projects or exhibit care

All volunteers receive verified documentation and mentorship from museum staff and retired firefighters.

“Every hour you serve helps us share lessons of courage, safety, and service with visitors of all ages.”

Become a Museum Volunteer
High school student volunteers posing beside a restored antique fire truck inside the Fort Lauderdale Fire and Safety Museum with the museum dog nearby.