Hillsborough Fire Museum

06/03/2026

Your museum on display. If you're in the Brandon area, stop by Florida West Coast Credit Union at 1225 Millennium Pkwy, Brandon, FL 33511 and see our turnout gear mannequin. Even though this period is coming up on 40 years old of technology, it helped revolutionized the way we combatted fire.



06/02/2026

Your museum on display. If you're in the Brandon area, stop by Florida West Coast Credit Union at 1225 Millennium Pkwy, Brandon, FL 33511 and see our turnout gear mannequin. Even though this period is coming up on 40 years old of technology, it helped revolutionized the way we combatted fire.



05/31/2026

Gala event is happening! Check it out for a fun night.

On November 6, 2026, we invite our Friends, Supporters, and Community Partners to join us for the HCFR Foundation Gala: Stars, Stripes & Service.

This special evening is more than a gala, it is a chance to honor the firefighters and paramedics who answer the call on our hardest days, stand beside families during emergencies, and dedicate their lives to protecting our community. ❤️🤍💙

Every ticket, sponsorship, and donation helps the Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Foundation continue supporting our firefighters and their families through times of crisis, recovery, wellness initiatives, and community outreach programs.

Behind every uniform is a family that sacrifices too. This night is about recognizing their service, their strength, and the impact they make every single day.

📅 November 6, 2026
📍 Hilton Tampa Downtown

Together, we can give back to those who give so much to all of us.

Visit MyHCFR.org for updates, sponsorships, and ticket information.

05/26/2026

Did You Know?: Resusci Anne is the most recognizable CPR mannequin? Designed in the 1960's by. Åsmund S. Lærdal (a Norwegian toy company and now Laerdal Medical.) The face was inspired by L'Inconnue de la Seine, a famous death mask of a young woman who drowned in Paris in the 1880s. CPR trainees would approach the doll saying "Annie are you okay? Are you okay Annie?" You've been struck by a Smooth Criminal was added a couple decades later. 🕺🏽

05/25/2026

The Museum will like to remember and honor those that died serving in the Armed Forces. Stay safe as you go on your day memorializing our active troops and veterans. We thank you!

05/22/2026

Ever seen those R-Badge numbers?
It's coming up on 60 years since the writing of Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society. The National Academy of Science published "The White Paper" wich brought to attention that trauma is the leading cause of deaths aged under 37. Most of the deaths could've been preventable. This report helped unify and standardize the National EMS system when Congress passed the Highway Safety Act of 1966. In 30 years time Hillsborough Fire and Hillsborough EMS will merge in October 1996. Here's a look back on 60 years of EMS within Hillsborough County fort . Wondering what the next 60 years will bring.

05/19/2026

OOOOHHHHHhhh... Ross Truck Updates!!!🥳🤩🥳🤩🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥. Kids say it's gas ⛽️ and slaps 👋🏼. Whatever that means. Sorry, just get excited when our truck master Jody Lopez shares his work.

Here he shares work done on the wiper mechanism. Also fixing up the front section of the cab and mirror mounts.

05/13/2026

A couple of updates from over the weekend. Your Fire museum attended Florida Antique Bucket Brigade Mini-muster in Tavares, FL. Our curator team also completed a mannequin enclosure soon to be on display.

05/08/2026

Keep an eye out for the upcoming Brotherhood Ride in support of fallen emergency personnel throughout the state. One of our own, D/E Jeannie Thomas, will be honored later in October.

We are honored to announce that the Brotherhood Ride mission continues into its 19th year.

This October 17–23, our team will ride across the state of Florida to honor 22 fallen first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice in 2025 while protecting their communities. Over the course of 7 days, we will cycle approximately 600 miles, averaging 70–100 miles each day.

We are deeply grateful for the continued support of our community. If you would like to contribute, please visit:
https://www.brotherhoodride.com/donate/

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities:
https://www.brotherhoodride.com/sponsorship-opportunities/

After covering ride expenses, all proceeds directly benefit the families of those we honor.

Thank you for standing with us.