Guardians of the City (GOTC) Museum was founded as the San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) Museum in 1964 to preserve and share the history of San Francisco’s First Responders: the SFFD, San Francisco Police Department, San Francisco Sheriff’s Office, and Emergency Medical Services. The volunteer-run GOTC Museum tells the story of the City’s First Responders, beginning with the Gold Rush-era of the 1850s.
The Museum is located at 655 Presidio Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118. It is open Thursdays through Sundays, 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm as our volunteer docent schedule allows.
Visitors to our Museum will see historic fire engines and equipment, beautiful pieces of art, and amazing photos.
GOTC is a Federal tax-exempt non-profit 501(c)(3) California Corporation and has been recognized by the Board of Supervisors of San Francisco, Resolution #246-12 on June 19, 2012. Non-profit tax ID number (EIN): 27-0251279