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1869 Shand Mason: The Rise of Manual Fire Engines in Sydney
Manual Fire Engines Today, fire engines are a sight to behold, their bright red colour, flashing lights, and loud sirens herald their...

Museum of Fire Heritage Team
Aug 253 min read
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Remembering Chatswood Fire Station
At the Museum of Fire, our mission extends beyond simply housing historic objects. We exist to preserve and share the stories, memories,...

CEO
Aug 74 min read
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A Brief History of Helmets
Helmets have always been an ideal form of protection used across many different industries from war to construction, and most importantly...

Curator
Feb 254 min read
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History Week 2024 - Marking Time with Commissioner Fewtrell
On Sunday 8th September 2024 the Museum hosted our annual History Week Keynote Presentation with this years theme being "Marking Time"....

Guest Author
Sep 12, 20246 min read
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The First MFB Crew - 1 July 1884
140 years ago, on 24 June 1884 the Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) Board was gazette with the first MFB crew appointed and becoming...

Museum of Fire Heritage Team
Jul 1, 20243 min read
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The First Chief Firefighter - Superintendent William Douglas Bear
This year marks 140 years of continual service to the community by Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW). In highlighting this milestone, let’s go...

Museum of Fire Heritage Team
Mar 14, 20244 min read
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