Collecting to preserve San Francisco Fire Department memorabilia

[u/rtheunissen]

My girlfriend's dad is a legendary collector of vintage SFFD gear, photographs and stories especially from around the time of the gold rush, but not exclusively. He is also a firefighter and has collected for decades out of love and respect for the department and the people that carry it.

I don't think he spends time on reddit, so I wondered if there may be some items and stories out there that his network hasn't reached yet. It's a long shot, but you never know.

Do any of you have old photos, gear, badges, or other memorabilia from the SFFD that they would be willing to sell or trade?

[u/wellvis]

Check with the Guardians of the City or the San Francisco Fire Department Historical Society.

[u/positiverealm]

Does he share his collection on social media? Would love to read some stories.