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Sponsor A FlagSponsor a Flag in the Line of Honor for a tribute commemorating the
anniversary of 9/11.25th Anniversary of 9/11 CeremoniesSPONSOR A FLAG
History and MissionOver 140 years of Bakerseld Fireghter historyOur History & MissionOUR MISSION
Restore history, Preserve legacy,
Share treasures, Educate the future.Help Build the Bakersfield Fire MuseumDONATE
Sponsor A FlagSponsor a Flag in the Line of Honor for a tribute
commemorating the anniversary of 9/11.25th Anniversary of 9/11 CeremoniesSPONSOR A FLAG
History and MissionOver 140 years of Bakerseld Fireghter historyOur History & MissionOUR MISSION

The Vision for the Bakersfield Fire Museum

The Bakersfield Fire Historical Society is leading the effort to create a permanent home for the history, heroism, and impact of the Bakersfield Fire Department. This museum will serve as more than a place of artifacts, it will be a space for education, remembrance, and community connection.

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Building the future home of the Bakersfield Fire Historical Society takes a community. Whether you give, attend an event, or share our mission, your support helps preserve history, honor service, and create a space for generations to come.

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25th Anniversary of 9/11 Ceremonies

MORNING 9:30 AM | EVENING 7 PM | AT THE 9/11 MEMORIAL  1315 BUENA VISTA ROAD

Join us in reaching our goal of 500 sponsored flags for the Line of Honor, a powerful tribute marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Each $50 flag honors a firefighter, first responder, military member, or loved one, and will line Buena Vista Road on September 11, 2026, creating a moving symbol of remembrance and unity.

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Our History

OVER 140 YEARS OF BAKERSFIELD FIREFIGHTER HISTORY

The Bakersfield Fire Department (BFD) was formally established on May 13, 1877, as the official Fire Department of the City of Bakersfield. The Department has been in continual operation since its inception date and has evolved as a progressive fire agency protecting the city and greater metropolitan area.

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BFHS 9/11 Memorial

See how the BFHS obtained the steel girder from Tower 1 of the World Trade Center and how the memorial was constructed.

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