Many fire prevention companies create marketing handouts like playing cards, pens, matchbooks, and other small items to help advertise their products. Over the years, these trinkets have become popular with collectors who also own the products that the companies made. The Pyrene, Fyr-Fyter, and American LaFrance companies, among many others, have placed their branding on items that can be found in hundreds of collections across the country.

Other small firefighting collectibles are found here, such as commemorative ribbons, small pieces of art, ashtrays, and buttons. While some of these objects were created as advertising products for different companies, others have been doled out by fire stations or other groups to honor those who have been working in the industry or have accomplished a unique achievement.