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About the California Fire Museum
In 2003, local business people and fire safety experts met to discuss and form a fire museum in the Southern California area.
The coalition consisted of; Dave Hubert retired Fire Captain , California State Firemen's Association/CSFA Steamer Team; Randy Marsile Past President Orange County Fire Services Association; Don Croucher retired Fire Engineer and a recognized fire historian; Darrell Gilbert Antique Fire Truck collector/ restorer; Mike Mc Donald Owner of Western Heavy Equipment
The Opportunity of a Lifetime
With the recent closing of the El Toro Marine Corps Air Station and the forming of the Orane County Great Park , a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity has come to our attention.
The Great Park has divided the former base into segments. The Segments will include; golf courses, sports parks, an agriculture area, open space parks, a memorial park, recreational parks, plus 156 acres will be dedicated for museums and culture attractions. We are working hard to include the California Fire Museum into the museum section. Our proposal is to use an existing building and be the first to open in the Great Park.
The Museum District is located on the Western edge of the former base in close proximity to the new Irvine Transportation Center serving the Metrolink and Amtrak trains. The Great Park is centrally located in Orange County, close to the 5 and 405 freeways, plus the 133 and 241 toll roads.
Our plans are to highlight fire apparatus, along with children's fire safety programs, plus exhibits of historical firefighting memorabilia.
The California Fire Museum Board of Directors and the Board Members of the Great Park have been working together for the past three years to work out the details.
Currently the California Fire Museum is seeking both private and corporate sponsorship donations in order to get the museum open.
A Continued Pledge to the Community
In the meantime , The California Fire Museum will continue to solicit sponsors, memberships, donations and research our building possibilities. If you would like to become a member, sponsor, or have a donation of fire memorabilia, funds or services please contact the California Fire Museum at 949-493-8718
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