05/08/2020
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05/04/2020
Photo of the week
San Joss Fire Museum’s
1938 Reo Chiefs car
04/27/2020
Photo of the week
San Jose Fire Museum’s James Smith 1810 hand pumper
04/20/2020
Photo of the week
San Jose Fire Museum’s 1925 American LaFrance 750gpm pumper. Original San Jose Fire Department
04/17/2020
Part of the San Jose Fire Museum, our 1914 Knox Chemical Engine
04/12/2020
Hi-Tech Fire Apparatus
San José Fire Department new Hi-Tech Type-6 delivered ! These first 3 apparatus are part of a 7 unit order for San Jose Fire. Hi-Tech worked closely with the fire department to make this one of the premire Type-6 units that will be on the road in the state fighting wild fires this season. Others will try and match this apparatus but none will compair to the quality. Absolutely no corners were cut in this build only the finest components were used to make this the ultimate Type-6 ! Tag on opportunities avalable, let us build your next fire fighting vehicle, "California built keeps California strong."
04/11/2020
Attention all retired San José Fire Department Fire Fighters
ATTENTION all Retired Firefighters.
03/27/2020
Great surprise as this crochet Fire Engine appeared outside Old Fire Station 1, stitched to a light pole, in downtown San Jose. Please practice social distancing and wait a few weeks to come visit. #SJFD #sanjose #sjfiremuseum #firemuseum @ San Jose Fire Museum
03/25/2020
Los Angeles County Fire Museum
The Los Angeles County Fire Museum is growing and posting some great photos.
Gold leaf on the 1903 Metropolitan American Steam Engine pump...
In 3D
03/18/2020
San Jose Fire Fighters
Your #sanjosefirefighters from Fire Station 6 (Willow Glen) stopped by to check in on San José Centenarian and retired San José Fire Department Fire Captain Sam Siebert today.
With shelter in place mandates implemented in the Bay Area and around the Nation, now is the perfect time to reach out to family, friends, and neighbors who may be vulnerable, even if face-to-face contact isn’t advisable.
As you can see, from 6 feet away of course, Sam’s doing great, and he sends his best wishes to all of our firefighters who will be working long hours in the fire houses over the next few weeks. Note: Sam is also Founder Emeritus of the San Jose Fire Museum . . . .
03/10/2020
This Lightbulb Was Switched On In 1901 — And It’s Still Going
In our own back yard . . .
Is the Centennial Bulb, Earth's longest-lasting light, evidence that modern bulbs are designed to burn out so that we have to buy new ones?
03/07/2020
That’s the #SJFD 1937 American LaFrance out for First Responder Night at the @sjquakes match vs the @mnufc. The @sanjosefiremuseum is proud to honor our first responders. @ Avaya Stadium
02/24/2020
Golden State Fire Apparatus, Inc.
Our San Jose Fire Fighters need your help as the Our San Jose Fire Fighters need your help as the new San José Fire Department USAR takes on Rockin FD for the Fire Truck Face off.. click on the SJFD rig to cast your vote now!
Next up for #FireTruckFaceOff are two more apparatus from the GOLD BRACKET.
San José Fire Department VS Rocklin Firefighters. Click here for details: goldenstatefire.com/fire-truck-face-off/
You have 24 hours from the time of this post to cast your vote and select which apparatus you like best! Tag your friends. The final winner gets $1,000 toward their favorite charity!
⬇️Click a picture below to cast your vote.⬇️ Next match is tomorrow at 10am.
02/19/2020
Los Angeles County Fire Museum
2/18/2020
Hello all,
Look who was in town for a few minutes and made time to stop by to say hi!
Johnny Gage (Actor, Randolph Mantooth) and Roy DeSoto (Actor Kevin Tighe)...
Great guys.
We may have something in the works to have them back.
Please “LIKE” the LA County fire museum....
02/10/2020
Flashback 1980 - Advertisement in the previously published Fireman’s Muster program from Channel 36 KGSC - Many locals might remember the Carol Doda, from the Condor club as she voiced the Channel 36 on-air call sign “I see you, San Francisco. You're watching the perfect 36 ... KICU, San Jose." . . #sanjose #sjfiremuseum #SJFD
02/04/2020
Back in 1980 the San Jose Muster Team hosted the West Coast Championship Fireman’s Muster here in San Jose.
The Muster team eventually became the SJ Fire Museum, but at the time, it consisted of a group of dedicated #SJFD Firefighters and their wives.
The group looked to recapture the glory of the fire service - past and present - by displaying restore me antique apparatus and competing in skills related to their use.
Muster events were commonplace throughout the nation in the ’70s, and early ‘80s This Muster was held concurrently with the SPAAMFAA (Society for the Preservation & Appreciation of Motor Fire Apparatus in America). Many of the photos were taken by current Museum Volunteer Ed DelPrete. #sjfiremuseum #bayareafirefighter #californiafirefighter @ San Jose, California
01/25/2020
Localish
Localish
Can you guess how old the oldest firefighter in California is? Tell us in the comments!
01/24/2020
Localish
Great look at our Founder Emeritus Sam Siebert
Can you guess how old the oldest firefighter in California is? Tell us in the comments!
01/22/2020
Reposted @sanjosefirefighters . . The City of San Jose has released its Annual Report on City Services for 2018-19. The report details the performance, expenditures, resident feedback, and multiple other benchmarks for City service delivery.
The 2018-19 report shows our #SJFD responding to over 91,000 Emergency Incidents. That's an average of almost 250 calls each day handled by 33 Fire Stations. Photo by @thecraigrose. . . #sanjosefire #sanjose #bayareafirefighter #californiafirefighter
01/20/2020
#repost @sanjosefirefighters
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“Everybody can be great...because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.” - Martin Luther King Jr. . . . . #sjfiremuseum #firemuseum
01/19/2020
San Jose Fire Chief’s Buggy. 1890s in front of Franklin Engine 3. South 1st St., just south of Reed. where Hwy 280 crosses 1st street today. — photo courtesy Juan Diaz
01/13/2020
Second Street and San Fernando Street in San Jose following the 1906 earthquake.
"Date: 1906. Title: 1906 Earthquake, San Jose, CA. Description: Firemen fighting a fire at Louise Building, Second and San Fernando streets, San Jose, CA following 1906 earthquake. Note on reverse of print: "Dr. Irvin Fraser". Copyright J.G.Munson '06. Print size: 5" x 7"" Source: History SJ
Second Street and San Fernando Street in San Jose following the 1906 earthquake.
"Date: 1906. Title: 1906 Earthquake, San Jose, CA. Description: Firemen fighting a fire at Louise Building, Second and San Fernando streets, San Jose, CA following 1906 earthquake. Note on reverse of print: "Dr. Irvin Fraser". Copyright J.G.Munson '06. Print size: 5" x 7"" Source: History SJ
01/13/2020
Firehouse Find!!! - San Jose Fire House Fixins cookbook in the Station 21 showcase . . . Publish date unknown .. #SJFD #sjfiremuseum #sjfire @ Fire Station 21
01/09/2020
Rodeo Time.. who knew San Jose Fire Fighters used to participate in a Rodeo? . . #SJFD #sanjosefiremuseum #sjfiremuseum #firemuseum @ San Jose, California
01/03/2020
Robert Handa
SIGNING OFF FOR 2019
Last live shot location of the year at historic Fire Station 1. HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone!
Have a great 2020!
12/31/2019
Happy New Year from the San Jose Fire Museum. Here’s to protecting and sharing the history of the past while looking towards the future! . . . #sanjose #sjfiremuseum #firemuseum #SJFD
12/29/2019
San José Spotlight
Great story about our friend Jim Salata who has been instrumental in the preservation and restoration of Old Fire Station One.
In the Spotlight: Jim Salata has spent decades revitalizing San Jose’s downtown, contributing to some of its most important development projects, while spearheading renovation projects that include the Jose Theatre, the city’s oldest theater built in 1904.
12/26/2019
Conehead Christmas at Station 8 . . . reposted from @8enginesjfd
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12/25/2019
Great post from our @sanjosefirefighters . . .
Updated Holiday Hours for the San Jose Fire Department. . . A Holiday Message from #yoursanjosefirefighters . . . #sanjose #bayareafirefighter #californiafirefighter #SJFD
12/25/2019
#repost @thecraigrose
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Merry Christmas!
On scene with the Men and Women of the San José Fire Department
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12/23/2019
Willow Glen Charm
Couldn’t resist this charming shot!
Fire truck from the San Jose fire museum.
12/10/2019
Video - dbapix
San Jose Fire Department B10 T30 and E6 B Shift along with the San Jose Fire Museum delivered Santa Claus to Chris a young adult in the Willow Glen Area whose family had their Christmas ornaments stolen
https://www.dbapix.com/Public-Events/2019/12-08-19-Christmas-With-Chris/Video/i-73wtKzG/A
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11/20/2019
CarCapades Podcast on Twitter
CarCapades Podcast on Twitter
“Oh man! One of the best shots of the day, look at this vintage @SJFD fire truck. #carcapades #sjfd #sanjosefire”
11/17/2019
The San Jose Fire Museum was honored to host the San José Fire Department and San Jose Fire Fighters for the reception and ceremony outside Old Fire Station 1 today.
As part of today’s 45th Annual Firefighter Memorial Mass honoring those retired #SJFD members who have passed over the last year, we were proud to place retired Fire Captain Rick Wardall’s name on our Memorial Bell.
Before modern technology, this 3000lb bell, cast in 1881, was used to call members to service whenever fire broke out. Now, it sits outside Old Fire Station 1 on Market St., memorializing those members whose deaths are a direct result from their work on the line. Rick retired in 2011 and passed in 2015 from cancer contracted while on the job. His wife Maria helped secure his plaque. . . #bayareafirefighter #californiafirefighter #sanjose @ San Jose Fire Museum
11/14/2019
Vintage 1970’s Turnout Pants - Great donation, not surprisingly from Museum Founder Emeritus Sam Siebert of these vintage Body Guard turnout bottoms. As Sam recalls these were only worn by firefighters at night unlike today where these are part of a firefighters personal protective gear, that is worn on all emergency’s. . . #SJFD #firemuseum #sjfiremuseum #sanjosefiremuseum @ San Jose Fire Museum
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We asked Siri . . . why are Fire Engines Red? 🚒. . . #sjfiremusuem #sanjosefiremusuem #firemuseum #SJFD
After months of hard work, the 1937 American LaFrance is running again and better than ever Next the motor needs to be fine tuned Our thanks to Jim True and friends for all there hard work
Today's move
Ride along with us for a minute and a half as we go on the maiden run of our 1914 "Little Giant" chemical fire engine.
Resto. Shop Update: Today, the guys in the shop fired up the 1914 "Little Giant" chemical fire engine after weeks and weeks of work. Excitement and joy all around!
Moving day for the Franklin Steamer, from the warehouse to the Fire Museum
The Brandenburg Family Foundation's recent $1 million donation to the SJFM was the topic of 3 TV news reports last week. The donation will be used to purchase Old Fire Station One as the Museum's future home.
Success!! The 1914 ALF is up and running.
Moving the 37 LaFrance
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Comments
Flashback Friday!
A few pics of some moves helping out our brothers in blue.
The 1963 JC Penney boiler explosion:
Found this PDF online today and it has a good recap of the early history of the SJFD.
I found this website, reminds me back in the days of "gas washdowns" and medic units carried only bandages, splints, and resuscitator units.
Retired Fire Captain Joe Roberts USAR5 still doing it! Representing SJFD and paying tribute to a fallen Santa Cruz City Firefighter.
We are green with envy on your success. Congratulations on a fantastic program. I hope my old ALF aerial is doing well!