<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1770870362/wysiwyg/eyludjamfjatmfjl0hgl.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;padding:0px 1px;max-width:100%" />The Story: More Than Just a Cup of CoffeeIn the heat of a 4th-alarm fire, when the smoke was thickest and the crews were at their breaking point, one sight brought instant relief: <a href="https://gotcsf.org/sffd/museum_collections/apparatus/coffee_unit1.html" target="_blank">SFFD Coffee Unit No. 1.</a> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1770870423/wysiwyg/pwl1p5uilfcg8eaw1t45.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;padding:0px 1px;max-width:100%" /> Originally a 1942 Chevrolet auxiliary pumper, this "Living History" treasure was the lifeline for San Francisco’s firefighters for decades. It didn't just carry 30 gallons of hot coffee; it carried the morale of the entire department. From the front lines of historic fires to the early morning commemorations at Lotta’s Fountain, this unit is a symbol of San Francisco’s resilience and service. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1770870068/wysiwyg/kolbau1u5bi2xcuetq5q.jpg" style="width:529px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;padding:0px 1px;max-width:100%" /> The Mission: Bringing a Legend Back to LifeAfter years of dedicated service and museum display, <a href="https://gotcsf.org/sffd/museum_collections/apparatus/coffee_unit1.html" target="_blank">Coffee Unit No. 1</a> needs a mechanical and cosmetic overhaul. To keep this piece of history road-ready for civic parades and educational events, we must restore:<ul><li>The "Heart": Full mechanical restoration of the 1942 Chevrolet engine and chassis.</li><li>The "Look": Preservation of the unique canvas-covered walk-in compartment and iconic gold-leaf lettering.</li><li>The "Service": Replacing the copper urns and interior equipment that once served thousands.</li></ul><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1770870133/wysiwyg/k2apinvw0ntb5dbq3pga.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;padding:0px 1px;max-width:100%" /> How You Can HelpAs part of the <a href="https://gotcsf.org/sffd/museum_collections/apparatus/index.html" target="_blank">Guardians of the City Museum</a>, our goal is to ensure this apparatus remains a "living" part of our city’s heritage. Because Zeffy is a 100% free platform for nonprofits, <a href="https://gotcsf.org/sffd/museum_collections/restorations/index.html" target="_blank">every cent of your donation</a> goes directly toward the parts, paint, and craftsmanship required to get Coffee Unit No. 1 back on the streets. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1770870499/wysiwyg/fraquutoqap59p557vjg.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;padding:0px 1px;max-width:100%" /> Help us keep the engine running and the coffee brewing for the next generation.

US$1,200.00