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Visiting the Fort Lauderdale Fire and Safety Museum: A Free Weekend Gem for All Ages
/in Community & Events, NewsLooking for things to do with kids in Fort Lauderdale? Visit this free fire museum in Sailboat Bend for a fun, educational, family-friendly experience.
Why Preserving Fire History Matters
/in History & Heritage, Fire Safety & Education, Legacy Stories, NewsDiscover 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.
Fort Lauderdale Fire Museum Donate Your Temperature Campaign
/in News, Fire Safety & EducationThis 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
/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.
2026 Lorraine Thomas Scholarship
/in Fire Safety & Education, NewsThe 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.
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- The People You Don’t See When You Visit the Fire MuseumAugust 18, 2026 - 8:23 pm
Visiting the Fort Lauderdale Fire and Safety Museum: A Free Weekend Gem for All AgesApril 10, 2026 - 8:56 pm
Why Preserving Fire History MattersMarch 10, 2026 - 12:12 am
Engine 1 Runs Again: A Historic 1922 Fire Truck Returns to the Road in Fort LauderdaleFebruary 27, 2026 - 7:57 pm
Fort Lauderdale Fire Museum Donate Your Temperature CampaignFebruary 1, 2026 - 6:15 am