Tampa Fire Fighters Museum

25/08/2026

A big shout out to Family Destination Guide for rating our Museum as one of the top 10 free museums in the state of Florida. And if you look at the below article and read who the other nine museums are, we find ourselves to be in some pretty good company.

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25/08/2026

This 1992 special broadcast revisited Tampa Fire Department’s deployment to South Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew—the catastrophic Category 5 storm that struck on August 24, 1992. With sustained winds reaching 165 mph Andrew tore into the Homestead area as one of the most powerful hurricanes ever to hit the United States.

Tampa Fire Department sent two dedicated crews to support response and recovery operations in the Miami region. Their firsthand accounts—what they encountered, what they endured, and how they rose to the challenge—remain deeply memorable.

In-studio interviews feature Captain Tom Forward and Driver‑Engineer Don Bennett, offering their personal perspectives from the deployment.
Field reporting was carried out by TFD’s own Video‑1 Chuck Sutnick who documented conditions on the ground.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mWNVjcoTVk

As video and cable television were beginning to shape how communiti...

23/08/2026

Our sincere thanks go to John Casimiro and the entire Tampa Bay Community Network team for producing this outstanding video documentary about the museum.

Step inside one of Tampa's most fascinating historical treasures in...

20/08/2026

A huge thanks to Roxanne Wilder from Tampa Bay's Morning Blend for visiting us at the fire museum.
We're sure your viewers will appreciate learning about this piece of Tampa history and finding out how they can schedule a visit.

11/08/2026

***Update for an event this week***
Don’t worry it will happen and still be a great event.

02/08/2026

Thirty‑six years ago on August 3rd, 1990, smoke rose over The University of Tampa as a rooftop fire threatened Plant Hall. The fire would eventually go to 7-alarms before being brought under control.

Firefighters climbed aerial ladders into the summer heat to stop the blaze before it could spread through the century‑old structure. Their actions saved a piece of Tampa history that continues to inspire generations.

Near the 9:42 mark, this video features a local TV news story.

If you were an on duty Tampa firefighter on August 3rd, 1990 there'...

28/07/2026

I am told this event is being rescheduled for later in the year, stay tuned.

25/07/2026

Check out this incredible clipping from the Tampa Morning Tribune, dated July 17, 1954! 📰

Over 70 years ago, these dedicated Tampa firemen completed a
34-hour advanced first aid course. Out of 212 personnel in the department at the time, a whopping 180 were fully qualified for emergency rescue squad work thanks to the Red Cross.

Shoutout to the rescuers named in this history making photo.

Do you recognize any family members or local legends in this lineup?
Let us know in the comments! 👇

20/06/2026

Scouts from the Riverview neighborhood enjoyed a special Saturday trip to TFM and the Downtown Safety District.
To arrange a visit for your group, simply visit our website and inform us of your desired schedule.
www.tampafirefightersmuseum.org