What's happening at the Phoenix.
From the 60th Anniversary build-up to the 2027 NCR Conference, community outreach days, Project 100 sessions, active and retired firefighter fellowship, and ongoing Engine 11 preservation — stay close to the work.
News, gatherings, milestones, and announcements the Phoenix family wants you to know about — shared as they are confirmed and aligned with final Phoenix organizational planning.
Anchor moments of the Phoenix.
Two flagship moments lead the Phoenix calendar through 2027 — the 60th Anniversary Gala and the 2027 NCR Spring Conference.
2027 North Central Region Spring Conference
Five days of fellowship, leadership development, and celebration — May 12–16, 2027 — hosted by the Phoenix of the Detroit Fire Department.
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Phoenix 60th Anniversary Gala: The Harlem Renaissance Ball
The signature anniversary celebration during the 2027 North Central Region Spring Conference. Saturday, May 15, 2027 at 7:00 p.m. — a black-tie evening honoring 60 years of Phoenix legacy, advocacy, brotherhood, sisterhood, and community impact.
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Monthly fellowship gathering for Phoenix and Detroit Fire Department retirees. Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · Doors open at 9:00 a.m. · $15 · catered by Last Minute Gourmet. Held the first Wednesday of each month, generally April through September.
Learn about pathways into the Detroit Fire Department through Phoenix's Project 100 mentorship initiative.
Hundreds of Detroit students receive fully-stocked backpacks before the new school year.
Free smoke detector installation, fire safety education, and wellness checks for Detroit seniors.
Event details — including dates, locations, and program elements — are subject to change as final planning is confirmed.
News.
The Phoenix of the Detroit Fire Department officially launches plans for its 60th Anniversary milestone — anchored at Historic Engine 11.
Phoenix will host the 2027 North Central Region Spring Conference May 12–16, 2027, featuring the Phoenix 60th Anniversary Gala: The Harlem Renaissance Ball — the signature anniversary celebration on Saturday, May 15.
Ongoing preservation work at Historic Engine 11 continues to honor Detroit's firefighting legacy and serve as the headquarters of Phoenix of the Detroit Fire Department.
Phoenix's Project 100 continues recruiting and mentoring the next generation of Detroit firefighters.
Recurring monthly gathering. See the Next Breakfast date at right for the upcoming first-Wednesday gathering.
Monthly Retirees Breakfast
A monthly fellowship gathering for Phoenix retirees and the wider Detroit Fire Department retiree community — hosted at Historic Engine 11. Held the first Wednesday of each month, generally April through September.
- Next Breakfast
- Wednesday, June 3, 2026
- Doors Open
- 9:00 a.m.
- Cost
- $15
- Location
- Historic Engine 11, 2733 Gratiot Ave., Detroit, MI 48207
- Breakfast
- Catered by Last Minute Gourmet
Annual Phoenix Retirees Luncheon
- Good Food
- Music
- BYOB
- See old friends
Engine 11 milestones, preservation updates,and stories — published as they happen.
Engine 11 milestones, building activity, and preservation stories are shared here as they unfold — honoring Detroit's firefighting legacy and the gathering place of the Phoenix.
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The bigger picture.
Events and news are part of a larger Phoenix story — six decades of brotherhood, sisterhood, advocacy, and service to Detroit.