Venice Fire Rescue celebrates 100 years of service

VENICE, Fla. (WWSB) - As part of the city’s centennial, Venice Fire Rescue is teaming up with Venice Heritage to celebrate 100 years of fire service and the 100th birthday of “Old Betsy”, the city’s historic 1926 fire engine.The celebration is happening Saturday, Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Old Betsy Museum on Nassau Street South.Families can enjoy live music, kids’ activities, food trucks and a live look at both antique and modern fire equipment. There will even be a birthday cake to celebrate the occasion.This event is open and free to the public.