Daytona Beach Fire Department Commemorates Centennial with Custom American-Made Challenge Coins
In 2025, the Daytona Beach Fire Department is celebrating a major milestone - 100 years of unwavering service to the community. To mark a full century of dedication, courage, and professionalism, the department designed a custom challenge coin that not only honors its rich history but also pays tribute to its enduring values. Even more meaningful: the coins were proudly made in the United States, aligning with the department’s commitment to integrity, quality, and community pride.
A Century of Courage and Commitment
The Daytona Beach Fire Department (DBFD) traces its origins back to 1925 when a small group of brave men formed the city’s first professional fire company. At the time, Daytona Beach was growing rapidly, and the need for organized fire protection had become critical. What began as a modest operation - often working with limited equipment and resources - evolved over the deceased into one of the most respected and advanced fire departments in the region.
From responding to hurricanes and beachfront fires to leading resume missions and training new generations of firefights, DBFD has been on the frontlines of safety and emergency response for 100 years. Through technological innovation, evolving best practices, and a deep connection to the community, the department continues to protect and serve with excellence.
A Centennial Coin Made in America
To honor this remarkable legacy, the department commissioned a custom challenge coin featuring symbolic design elements drawn from its storied past. The front of the coin shows an image of Station 1 and a banner reading “Years of Service 1925 - 2025.” The other side has the station’s bold, red “1” superimposed over the Daytona Beach Fire Department emblem with “A Legacy of Tradition” stamped into the edge and surrounded by stars.
Every detail of the coin was carefully selected to reflect the pride, professionalism, and unity that defines the department. For firefighters, these coins are more than collectibles; they’re tokens of brotherhood, commitment, and the countless hours spent training, responding, and saving lives.
Firefighter Coins Made in the USA: Why It Matters
It was important for the team at Daytona Beach to work with a company that could provide products made in the United States. In an era where many custom products are outsourced overseas, DBFD wanted the coins to reflect the same values it upholds in the field: quality, reliability, and American craftsmanship.
Here at Signature Coins, we’re proud to offer American-made challenge coins with amazing detail and industry-leading quality standards. Not only does it help support American workers, but it also gives us the opportunity to provide amazing products for customers like DBFD who are looking for a product made here in the USA.
The centennial challenge coin stands as a powerful reminder of the DBFD’s legacy and a keepsake for those who have served and continue to serve. Current and retired firefighters, community partners, and supporters have embraced the coin as a meaningful token of appreciation and a symbol of what it means to be part of the Daytona Beach Fire Department family.
As DBFD steps into its next century, the coin also signals something else: a renewed commitment to protecting the people of Daytona Beach with the same courage and honor that has defined the department since 1925.