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On Thursday 15 January 2026, we hosted the awards ceremony for our 2025 Art Competition. In 2025, Fire and Rescue NSW marked 40 years since women were first formally allowed to join the brigade as firefighters, a milestone that transformed the service and paved the way for generations of trailblazers. To honour this important anniversary, the Museum of Fire proudly presents Trailblazers , a special exhibition celebrating the courage, achievements and enduring legacy of the

At the Museum of Fire, we receive a diverse range of fascinating donations. These donations showcase not only the equipment used to fight fires, but also extend into objects related to charity work, competition and sporting events, and inspiring the next generation of firefighters. The objects on display for our latest iteration of our New and Noteworthy  exhibit have been donated to us over the past year and truly showcase the other aspects of being part of the fire service.

At the Museum of Fire, we’re constantly reviewing our exhibits that haven’t been updated in years. This gives us the opportunity to...

Manly Fire Station watchroom, c. 1920 [Museum of Fire Collection] One of our most well-loved displays here at the Museum of Fire is the...

Out of the many displays at the Museum of Fire, one that often captures visitors’ attention is the large set of shelves filled with...

Dr Kristine Klugman, Deputy President of the Board of Fire Commissioners of NSW, 1984 [Museum of Fire Collection] When Dr Kristine Klugman was appointed Deputy President of the Board of Fire Commissioners of NSW in 1982, she became the first woman to take on a senior leadership role in the then 98-year-old organisation. Her appointment not only made history—it also set in motion a chain of reforms that would ultimately lead to the inclusion of women in active firefighting rol

This week, to coincide with the annual celebration of International Women’s Day, the Museum is proud to officially open our latest...

Helmets have always been an ideal form of protection used across many different industries from war to construction, and most importantly...

On Thursday 16 January 2025, we hosted the awards ceremony for our 2024 Art Competition. At the Museum of Fire, we feel it is essential...

As the year draws to a close, we always spend time reflecting on what stories and photographs were popular on our socials. Our team enjoy...