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*This information is an extract from the colour-book produced by the Museum of Fire's Heritage Team to celebrate the centenary of Rhodes Fire Brigade at an event held in March, 2022. Should you wish to use any of the information and pictures provided we ask that you please reference the Museum correctly and contact the Museum for permission where applicable. On 11 December 1920, the town clerk of the Municipality of Concord wrote to the Board of Fire Commissioners of New Sout

The Museum recently shared a post on our social media remembering 80 years since the bombing of Darwin began during World War Two (WWII) on 19 February 1942. The war had a significant impact on the history of firefighting in Australia with the Darwin Fire Brigade directly created as a result of the war response. This brigade was established by the NSW Fire Brigade (NSWFB). In 2018, the Museum received support from the NSW Department of Veterans Affairs and was able to include

Welcome to the latest instalment of the Museum’s blog series! This weekly snapshot from the Museum is a great way for us to keep our loyal supporters up to date with what is going on behind the scenes and promote some of our latest additions to the visitor experience or collection. At the same time, we’ve found that these blogs serve as an introduction to many new faces as they are drawn into our website by a specific topic and begin to explore what else we have to offer. For

It was 10 years ago that a fire broke out in Harvey Norman in the Museum’s neighbouring suburb of Jamisontown. The Fire and Rescue NSW Sydney Communication Centre received an Automatic Fire Alarm to the Harvey Norman retail centre, Jamisontown, at 3:41p.m. on Friday 24th February, 2012. The centre contained warehouses, offices, retail areas and showrooms, and stood at about 16,300m2 in size. Initially, Pumper 102 Regentville and Aerial Pumper 86 Penrith were assigned to the c

Fire Brigade Championships (as we know them today) began as ‘Demonstrations’ where fire brigades demonstrated their skills to the local community. Events in the ‘Demo’ are based on real situations that firefighters face daily and are designed to highlight their talent and expertise. These demonstrations were also used as a way to train firefighters. Now, State Firefighting Championships continue to be one of Fire and Rescue NSW’s (FRNSW; formerly NSW Fire Brigades) most longs

In the lead up to the Museum’s ‘International’-themed Heritage Day this Sunday, we thought it an opportune time to take a look at an International vehicle. Get to know a little more about the International ACCO C1600 and then drop by this Sunday to see it in person! In the early 1970s, International pumpers were introduced to the New South Wales Fire Brigades (NSWFB; now Fire & Rescue New South Wales) fleet. The International Harvester Company, who originally dabbled in the m

*This information is an extract from the colour-book produced by the Museum of Fire's Heritage Team to celebrate the centenary of Bega Fire Station back in 2016. Should you wish to use any of the information and pictures provided we ask that you please reference the Museum correctly and contact the Museum for permission where applicable. The Establishment of a Fire Brigade in Bega The first calls for the establishment of a local Fire Brigade in Bega were made in 1884 after a

*This information is an extract from the colour-book produced by the Museum of Fire's Heritage Team to celebrate the centenary and re-opening of Manly Fire Station in December 2021. Should you wish to use any of the information and pictures provided we ask that you please reference the Museum correctly and contact the Museum for permission where applicable. The Establishment of a Fire Brigade in Manly Beach It was in 1877 that a major fire occurred in West Esplanade destroyin

The Australian ‘Black Summer’ bushfires of 2019-2020 saw a period of intense, high-severity fires spread across Australia, burning an immense 17 million hectares of land. Thirty-three people, include nine firefighters, lost their lives, approximately 3,000 homes were destroyed, and over one billion animals were killed or injured. During the catastrophic season, chief photographer at The Sydney Morning Herald , Nick Moir, captured what is now one of the most iconic photographs

*This information is an extract from the colour-book produced by the Museum of Fire's Heritage Team to celebrate the opening of the new Ropes Crossing Fire Station in 2016. Should you wish to use any of the information and pictures provided we ask that you please reference the Museum correctly and contact the Museum for permission where applicable. What's in a name? Munitions Factory Brigade (1942-1946) – The current Ropes Crossing Fire Brigade has its origins in the Brigade