🚒 100 Years of Firefighting History: Celebrating Brooksville’s First Fire Truck!🔥
📍 June 7, 2025
📍 1885 Brooksville Train Depot, 70 Russell Street, Brooksville, FL 34601
Join the Hernando Historical Museum Association and the City of Brooksville Fire Department for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration! We’re honoring the 100th anniversary of Brooksville’s very first fire truck—the 1925 American LaFrance—with a day filled with history, excitement, and community fun.
🔥 Event Highlights:
🚒 Historic Fire Truck Display – Step back in time as you get up close to the legendary 1925 LaFrance fire truck!
👨🚒 Live Firefighter Demonstrations – Watch our local heroes in action with thrilling firefighting and safety demos.
📜 Historical Exhibits – Explore rare artifacts, vintage photographs, and memorabilia from Brooksville’s firefighting past.
🎈 Kids’ Activities – Enjoy a firefighter obstacle course, crafts, games, and a fun fire safety session.
🍔 Food & Local Vendors – Savor delicious food from local vendors and shop handmade goods from Brooksville artisans.
💬 _“This event is a tribute to the dedication of our firefighters and the role the LaFrance fire truck has played in Brooksville’s history,”_ says Terri McBride, HHMA Representative.
📍 Why Here? The historic 1885 Brooksville Train Depot Museum is home to this iconic fire truck! Come see for yourself with FREE admission on the day of the event.
📢 Don’t miss this unforgettable community event! Bring the whole family and be part of history.
👉 RSVP now by clicking that *going* button on the event page and spread the word! #BrooksvilleFireTruck100 #FirefightingHistory #CommunityCelebration
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