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Our Mission
We inform and inspire people to live safely and foster community resilience.
Our Vision
A world without unintentional injuries and deaths.
Build and maintain multi-faceted learning programs
to bring people and safety together.
Inspire strategic partnerships.
Inspire youth to pursue careers in STEAM to advance safety and resiliency.
Create a scalable and customizable learning model that is globally relevant.
Our Story
The California Fire Museum was established to honor California firefighting's rich history and the bravery and sacrifices of every past and present firefighter. Whether you're a history buff or just interested in firefighting history, our museum offers visitors the unique opportunity to witness the evolution of firefighting.
Our collection includes vintage firefighting equipment, apparatus, and memorabilia, all carefully curated to provide our visitors with a complete and immersive experience.
The Initiative
In 2003, local business people and fire safety experts met to discuss and form a fire museum and safety learning center 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 of Orange County Fire Services Association; Don Croucher, retired Fire Engineer and recognized fire historian; Darrell Gilbert, antique fire apparatus collector/restorer; Mike McDonald, owner of Western Heavy Equipment.
Opportunity of a Lifetime
With the closing of the El Toro Marine Corps Air Station and the forming of the Orange County Great Park, the coalition had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity arise. The Great Park divided the former base into segments. The segments include sports parks, an agricultural area, open space parks, a memorial park and recreational parks. Additionally, 156 acres is dedicated to museums and cultural attractions. The Call to Adventure at the California Fire Museum is excited to be included as one of the community programs at the Great Park. The Great Park is centrally located in Orange County, close to the I-5 and I-405 freeways, and is in close proximity to the Irvine Transportation Center, serving the Metrolink and Amtrak rail system. Our plans are to highlight the children’s life and fire safety programs, plus exhibits of historical firefighting memorabilia, which will serve regional families with fire heritage and safety education.
An Asset to the Community
Call to Adventure at the California Fire Museum (formerly California Fire Museum and Safety Learning Center) Board of Directors and the Great Park board members have collaborated to finalize operational details. Presently, Call to Adventure is actively seeking private and corporate sponsors to facilitate the construction and opening of the museum.
We encourage individuals or organizations interested in being a sponsor to learn more about Call to Adventure and the various opportunities. Email communicationscfmslc@gmail.com to schedule a meeting today.
Membership is open to all with one of our monthly membership plans and we welcome volunteer support. Join us in lighting the way for the future.