OUR STORY
Fire Truck Club was born out of a deep love for hockey and the Florida Panthers, ignited by a unique tradition that began with a 1960s firetruck. This firetruck, customized with the Panthers logo, became a centerpiece for tailgating at games, drawing in family, friends, and fellow fans. What started as casual gatherings quickly grew into something much larger, as kids brought their sticks and pucks, turning the parking lot into a vibrant scene of street hockey. Each tailgate brought more excitement, more participants, and a shared sense of community that extended beyond the game.
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As the Panthers’ journey culminated in their historic first Stanley Cup win in 2024, the spirit of those tailgates evolved into something even more meaningful. The Fire Truck Club was officially born, with a mission to develop the game and spread the love for hockey to future generations. What began as a simple gathering of hockey enthusiasts became a thriving academy where kids and families of all ages could come together to practice hockey, skating, and life skills. Today, Fire Truck Club continues to grow, fueled by the same passion and community that started it all, ensuring that the love for the game lives on.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
The Fire Truck Club (FTC) mission is to provide safe, fun and inclusive educational experiences to introduce and grow the sport of hockey. We are dedicated to personal growth, sportsmanship and respect for others both on and off the ice. We instill qualities of commitment, teamwork, self-confidence and discipline. Our specific focus is child and family centric always prioritizing values nurturing positive development.
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Fire Truck Club creates programming and content for positive youth development helping young people see themselves as life-long learners. Encouraging active participation in their future through goal-setting and self-determination remains at the forefront of the FTA vision.
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Fire Truck Club designs interesting, safe and challenging experiences with important consideration given to the content, age appropriateness and the fun factor. Leveraging the experience and training of our committed volunteers, we develop and evaluate intentional learning experiences which translate to enhanced life skills.
