Ruini Firenze was started on 17 September 1962, on the initiative of the Fire Department of Florence.
Led by Aldo Bellagambi, Ruini Firenze became a major volleyball club in Italy, winning five league titles (1963–64, 1964–65, 1967–68, 1970–71, 1972–73).
After the relegation of 1974-75, the team experienced a rapid decline, which led to the abandonment of volleyball in 1980.
Ruini Firenze currently plays in amateur categories in Tuscany, In the 2007-2008 season, the volleyball team earned a promotion to series C..
The following season (2008-2009) Ruini Firenze reached the playoffs for promotion to B2, but did not succeed in boarding.