Kevin Fletcher: One of Australia's highest decorated firefighters
Kevin Fletcher was one of Australia’s highest decorated firefighters receiving many medals throughout his career including the Star of...
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Guest Author
- Apr 18
- 2 min
The NSWFB (Permanent) Long Service and Good Conduct Medal 1910 to 1970
Amendments to the Fire Brigades Act in 1909 saw the expansion of legislated fire protection to statewide coverage and the consequent...
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CEO
- Apr 3
- 4 min
The FRNSW 140 Year Celebrations continue with our CEO
At the Museum of Fire we feel it is essential to pay tribute to our firefighters each and every day. Without their heroic efforts there...
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Museum of Fire Heritage Team
- Mar 27
- 3 min
Station Focus: Tumut Fire Brigade 1895-2024
*This information is an extract from the colour-book produced by the Museum of Fire's Heritage Team to celebrate the centenary of Tumut...
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Museum of Fire Heritage Team
- Mar 19
- 6 min
30 Years of the Community Fire Unit (CFU)
The Formation of the Community Fire Unit Following the devastating January 1994 bushfires residents were left feeling frustrated as they...
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Museum of Fire Heritage Team
- Mar 14
- 4 min
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...
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Museum of Fire Heritage Team
- Mar 5
- 3 min
The History of Orange Fire Station
This blog was written for History Week 2020 which looked at the oldest still in use fire station outside of Sydney. The Museum of Fire's...
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Museum of Fire Heritage Team
- Feb 27
- 5 min
Station Focus - Warrawong (Port Kembla) 1918-2018
*This information is an extract from the colour-book produced by the Museum of Fire's Heritage Team to celebrate the history of Warrawong...
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Guest Author
- Feb 21
- 2 min
The NSWFB/ FRNSW Conspicuous Bravery Medal
The Medal for Conspicuous Bravery was instituted by the Board of Fire Commissioners of New South Wales on 15 September 1932 and is...
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Curator
- Feb 12
- 3 min
2024 Vehicle of the Year - The White Knight – The 1984 Centenary Vehicle of the NSWFB
This year for 2024 our Vehicle of the Year is the 1984 Centenary Vehicle, an International 1810C pumper more colloquially and favourably...
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