Bakersfield Firefighters Historical Society

The Bakersfield Fire Department was formerly established in 1877 and is one of the oldest professional fire departments on the west coast. The Bakersfield Fire Firefighters Historical Society 501(c)3 was formerly established in 2015 as an organization dedicated to preserving the rich history of the Bakersfield Fire Department that spans over 140 years. The mission of the Bakersfield Firefighters Historical Society is to restore, preserve, share, and educate.

The vision of the BFD Museum is to house and display historical BFD artifacts and equipment. Our plan is to set the museum up as a “walk through time”. We would like to set up different zones according to the eras of equipment and apparatus. For example, the 1905 horse drawn ladder will be housed in an area that represents how a firehouse looked back in 1905. This will allow visitors to step back in time and see how the fire service has changed over the years. The new facility will honor 140+ years of the Bakersfield Fire Department through the Bakersfield Fire Museum, offering a “walk through time” with restored historic apparatus. But this project goes beyond preservation.

This year, BFHS is honoring those who serve protect and sacrifice. 

We are asking you to join us in honoring a hero and sponsoring a flag in the Line of Honor. 

Each $50 donation places one American flag, a tribute honoring a firefighter, first responder, military service member, or someone you love.