Benicia Volunteer Firefighters California's Oldest Continous Volunteer Fireighters Serving the Community since 1847  The Benicia Volunteer Firemem, Inc (a California Corporation) is a non-profit corportion that provides the general management of the Corporation. The Benicia Fire Museum also provides the volunteer firefighters to the City of Benicia Fire Department. The Benicia Volunteer Firemen, Inc. is the oldest firefighting organization in the state of California, established in 1847 by the citizen of Benicia. The Corporation is NOT part of the Benicia Fire Department. The Benicia Volunteer Firemen incorporated in 1950 with its primary mission to provide educational opportunities to members of the community about past, current and future firefighting through the Benicia Fire Muesum. In addition, the Corporation supplements and supports the Benicia Fire Department with additional staffing of volunteer firefighters. Benicia Bucket Brigade Formed 151 years ago In May 1847 the citizens of Benicia realized that the newly formed City needed to provide for an organized force of me to fight fires within the City. Thus, eight men formed the Benicia Bucket Brigade. This group of men would be the beginning of what is known today as the Benicia Volunteer Firemen, Inc. Today, this group has grown considerably and obviously includes women shoulder to shoulder with their male counterparts.

Front Row, Left to Right: Christine Cooley, Ron Hansen, Jack Rice, Matt Krimsky, Marvin Bergerson, Wayne Kohler, Dave Ratto Middle Row (White Shirts): Marcus Hartinger, Matthew McIntyre, Unidentified, Francisco Trujillo, Paul Ottmer, Kevin Workman Back Row: (Blue Shirts) Dirck Haarberg, James Ayache, Mike Slack, Bill Everly, Chris Keane, Ben DuClos

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