The first badges of the Department were in the shield design. In addition to being imprinted with SFFD, the badge also was imprinted with the fireman's company. The first dress uniform of the Department was a formal coat with a white shirt, tie and a vest. The members badge was worn on the vest, not on the outside of the coat as is the practice ...

This is the Museum Collections - Badges Index Page of the San Francisco Fire Deparment Museum. The Museum is sponsored by the San Francisco Fire Department Historical Society.

Upon these uniforms are worn the badges and insignia of the division or service, symbolizing within their compass the traditions of that particular unit or regiment. The emblems are a picture of this tradition, a glorification of patriotic deeds and heroic acts of past members that permeates the group, gives it spirit and loyalty, the "Esprit ...

Brass enamel special die helmet shaped badge with white enamel letters “SFFD” black lettering “FIRE LINE PERMIT” brass lettering “BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS 1933” badge No. “232D” From the book "Badges of America's Heroes" by Donald Skalsky

Visitors can educate themselves on the history and evolution of the various fire department badges and other insignia. The San Francisco Fire Department Museum is located at 655 Presidio Avenue. The museum is open Thursday through Sunday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Admission to the museum is free, but donations are both welcomed and encouraged.

The San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) provides firefighting, hazardous materials response services, technical rescue services and emergency medical response services to the City and County of San Francisco, California. The first great fire …

The SFFDHS educates visitors about the history of the SFFD through events, lectures, and displays at the San Francisco Fire Museum. The museum contains a wide range of artifacts, including rare firefighting equipment, uniforms, photographs, and documents.

In 1890, SFFD issued their first full custom die badge. Up until this time, each badge was individually stamped or engraved. This badge is 2 1/8" in diameter and is actually a modified maltese cross. The first group of these badges that were made had very weak t …

2017年1月13日 · November 2, 1939: From the back of the photo: The Gold Standard - San Francisco's fire chiefs got brand new gold badges. Commissioner Victor Sbragia pins one on the chest of chief Frederick J....

To find out more about the history of the San Francisco Fire Department, we invite you to explore the following websites: Landmarks & Historic Items. Visit the SFFD Museum. * The Museum/Memorial and Center are operated by the Guardians of the City, a nonprofit organization.