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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...

Museum of Fire Heritage Team
Apr 23, 20243 min read
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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...

Guest Author
Apr 18, 20242 min read
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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...

CEO
Apr 3, 20244 min read
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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...

Museum of Fire Heritage Team
Mar 27, 20243 min read
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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...

Museum of Fire Heritage Team
Mar 19, 20246 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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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...

Museum of Fire Heritage Team
Mar 5, 20243 min read
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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...

Museum of Fire Heritage Team
Feb 27, 20245 min read
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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...

Guest Author
Feb 21, 20242 min read
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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...

Curator
Feb 12, 20243 min read
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