<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; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">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 fr-original-style="" href="https://gotcsf.org/sffd/museum_collections/apparatus/coffee_unit1.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" 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; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"> Originally a 1942 Chevrolet auxiliary pumper, this &quot;Living History&quot; treasure was the lifeline for San Francisco&rsquo;s firefighters for decades. It didn&#39;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&rsquo;s Fountain, this unit is a symbol of San Francisco&rsquo;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; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 529px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"> The Mission: Bringing a Legend Back to LifeAfter years of dedicated service and museum display, <a fr-original-style="" href="https://gotcsf.org/sffd/museum_collections/apparatus/coffee_unit1.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" 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 data-path-to-node="7" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The &quot;Heart&quot;:&nbsp;Full mechanical restoration of the 1942 Chevrolet engine and chassis.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The &quot;Look&quot;: Preservation of the unique canvas-covered walk-in compartment and iconic gold-leaf lettering.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The &quot;Service&quot;: 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; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"> How You Can HelpAs part of the <a fr-original-style="" href="https://gotcsf.org/sffd/museum_collections/apparatus/index.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Guardians of the City Museum</a>, our goal is to ensure this apparatus remains a &quot;living&quot; part of our city&rsquo;s heritage. Because Zeffy is a 100% free platform for nonprofits, <a fr-original-style="" href="https://gotcsf.org/sffd/museum_collections/restorations/index.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" 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; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"> Help us keep the engine running and the coffee brewing for the next generation.

Dear <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, On behalf of the <a fr-original-style="" href="http://gotcsf.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Guardians of the City Museum and Safety Learning Center</a>, we want to sincerely thank you for your generous gift toward the restoration of <a fr-original-style="" href="https://gotcsf.org/sffd/museum_collections/apparatus/coffee_unit1.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">SFFD Coffee Unit No. 1</a>. In the history of San Francisco, few vehicles carry as much &quot;soul&quot; as this 1942 Chevrolet. For decades, it was a beacon of relief for firefighters and first responders working the front lines of our city&rsquo;s most intense emergencies. By supporting this campaign, you aren&#39;t just helping us fix an engine or polish brass&mdash;you are preserving a piece of our city&#39;s living history. Because of your support:<ul data-path-to-node="7" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">We are one step closer to getting this icon back on the road for community events and civic celebrations.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">We can continue to honor the service and legacy of SF&rsquo;s Fire, Police, Sheriff, and EMS departments.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The stories of our first responders will remain vibrant and accessible for the next generation of San Franciscans.</li></ul>We would love to see you at the museum soon! We are located at&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/655+Presidio+Ave,+San+Francisco,+CA+94118/@37.7856359,-122.4493872,877m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x80858734d2c1f2c3:0x83aae9e58c15c773!8m2!3d37.7856317!4d-122.4468123!16s%2Fg%2F11bw3ywcjz?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDIwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">655 Presidio Avenue</a>, where you can see the progress of our collections firsthand. We&rsquo;ll be sure to keep you updated as the restoration moves forward and Coffee Unit No. 1 gets closer to its &quot;first brew&quot; back on the streets. Join Us for the 120th Anniversary Commemorations Since you are helping us preserve our city&#39;s history, we would love for you to join us as we honor it in person. 2026 marks the 120th year since the Great Earthquake and Fire, and we have a landmark schedule of events planned: Friday, April 17th | 11:30 AM &ndash; 1906 Survivors Luncheon: Join us for our annual formal luncheon as we present the Survivors Award, the Knickerbocker No. 5 award, and our three new honors for law enforcement and 911 dispatchers. Saturday, April 18th | 4:45 AM &ndash; Lotta&rsquo;s Fountain:&nbsp;Join us at Market &amp; Kearny for the traditional wreath-laying at the exact time the 1906 Earthquake began. Saturday, April 18th | 5:45 AM &ndash; Gold Hydrant Painting: We move to 20th and Church St. to paint the &quot;Little Giant&quot; hydrant that famously saved the Mission District. You can purchase your tickets for the 120th Anniversary Luncheon on April 17th here ⬇️ <span contenteditable="false" data-button-color="{{#7f071e}}" data-custom-variable="{{form-link-button-a36d465d-7f8d-4202-97f2-41df9311d325}}" data-prefilled-form-id="{{975e50ca-02bf-4224-ab26-db51d58aed6e}}" data-prefilled-form-type="{{Ticketing}}" data-text="{{120th Annual 1906 Survivors Luncheon}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-button" fr-original-style="background-color: #7f071e" style="background-color: rgb(127, 7, 30); border-radius: 8px; height: 36px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; font-family: Roboto; font-weight: 500; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">120th Annual 1906 Survivors Luncheon&nbsp; Thank you for standing with the Guardians and for being the &quot;fuel&quot; behind this restoration during this historic 120th year. We look forward to seeing you at the events! With gratitude, Jim Lee and Al Casciato Guardians of the City Museum <a fr-original-style="" href="http://gotcsf.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">www.gotcsf.org</a> Tax Receipt Information: Guardians of the City is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please retain this email as your official record of donation.

<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;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;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;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;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;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;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;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;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;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" /> Help us keep the engine running and the coffee brewing for the next generation.

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